腕
arm · ability · talent
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
moon + 宛
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'flesh' (月) with 'bend' (宛), representing the bending body part—arms. Also means skill.
Symbolism
Symbolizes arms, technique, and ability. Represents physical arms and capability to accomplish things.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
切歯扼腕
せっしやくわん
being enraged (indignant, impatient); gnashing the teeth and clenching the arms on the breast (in anger or regret); being enraged (indignant, impatient)
腕白小僧
わんぱくこぞう
naughty boy; mischievous boy; little rascal; naughty boy
懸腕直筆
けんわんちょくひつ
calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body; calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body
Proverbs & Idioms
腕に覚えがある
うでにおぼえがある
To have confidence in one's skills
Being skilled