
VOCABULARY
脇
wa
わ
ki
き
armpit / side
armpit, side, flank, beside, supporting role
noun
Example sentences
鞄を脇に抱えて走った。
I ran with the bag tucked under my armpit.
道の脇に車を止めた。
I parked the car at the side of the road.
彼は私の脇に静かに座った。
He quietly sat beside me.
彼女はこの劇で脇を固める名優だ。
She is a fine actor who anchors the supporting role in this play.
Practice exercises
1
彼はいつも主役を引き立てる脇に徹している。
He always dedicates himself to the supporting role that highlights the protagonist.
Answer
脇
2
緊張で手のひらに汗をかき、脇も湿っていた。
My palms were sweaty from nervousness, and my armpits were also damp.
Answer
脇
3
道の脇に車を止めた。
I parked the car on the side of the road.
Answer
脇
4
会議室の机の脇に資料を置きました。
I placed the documents on the side of the meeting room table.
Answer
脇
5
話が脇にそれてしまったが、本題に戻ろう。
The conversation has strayed to the side, but let's get back to the main topic.
Answer
脇