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肘
elbow
N1On: ちゅうKun: ひじ
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Vocabulary
肘ひじelbow
肘掛けひじかけarmrest
肘をつくひじをつくto rest one's elbows (on a table)
肘鉄砲ひじてっぽうa sharp blow with the elbow, elbowing
Example Sentences
彼は肘が痛くて腕が上がらない。
His elbow hurts, so he can't lift his arm.
この椅子には肘掛けが付いています。
This chair comes with armrests.
食事中にテーブルに肘をつかないでください。
Please don't rest your elbows on the table during meals.
人混みの中で、彼は肘で道をこじ開けた。
In the crowded place, he elbowed his way through.