KANJI
肘
elbow
Kun'yomi
ひじ
On'yomi
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Example sentences
テニスをやりすぎて、肘を痛めてしまった。
I played too much tennis and ended up injuring my elbow.
彼は試験の結果を待ちながら、テーブルに肘をついて考え込んでいた。
While waiting for the exam results, he was leaning on the table with his elbows, deep in thought.
満員電車で、隣の人に肘がぶつかってしまった。
In the crowded train, my elbow accidentally bumped into the person next to me.
Practice exercises
1
肘
Answer
ひじ
2
肘
Answer
elbow
3
肘掛
armrest
Answer
ひじかけ
4
肘枕
arm pillow; using one's arm as a pillow
Answer
ひじまくら
5
肘を張る
to act assertively; to be defiant; to brace oneself
Answer
ひじをはる
6
肘を突き合わせる
to sit elbow-to-elbow; to hold a close discussion
Answer
ひじをつきあわせる