
脇
Meaning: side
Other meanings: armpit, flank, supporting
Kun'yomi: わき
Example sentences
荷物を脇に抱えて歩いた。
Nimotsu wo <b>waki</b> ni kakaete aruita.
I walked with my luggage tucked under my <b>arm</b>.
道の脇に花が咲いていた。
Michi no <b>waki</b> ni hana ga saite ita.
Flowers were blooming by the <b>side</b> of the road.
脇に置いておいてください。
<b>Waki</b> ni oite oite kudasai.
Please set it <b>aside</b>.
彼は脇目も振らず働いた。
Kare wa <b>wakime</b> mo furazu hataraita.
He worked without looking to <b>either side</b>.
Practice exercises
reading
脇
Answer: わき
meaning
脇
Answer: side / armpit
reading
脇道
Answer: わきみち
reading
脇役
Answer: わきやく
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脇見
Answer: わきみ
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脇腹
Answer: わきばら