What does kanji 掖 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 掖 is carry under arm.

How is kanji 掖 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 掖 are たす.ける, わきばさ.む; the onyomi readings are エキ.

Example words that use kanji 掖 include 脇, 闕腋.

Kanken 1

掖

Meaning

carry under arm

carry under arm, side (of body)

Stroke Order

2 common entries

Showing 2 of 2 entries that include this kanji.

わき

second verse (in a linked series of poems)

けってき

robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides and no ran

5 reference sentences

彼は書類を掖に抱えて歩いていた。

He was walking with the documents tucked under his arm.

彼女は鞄を掖に挟んで改札を抜けた。

She went through the ticket gate with her bag tucked under her arm.

子どもが母の掖に顔をうずめた。

The child buried his face against his mother's side.

汗で掖の下が少しかゆい。

My armpit feels a little itchy from sweating.

医者は患者の右の掖を軽く押した。

The doctor gently pressed the patient's right side.