脇

脇 — armpit, the other way, another place

Learn the correct stroke order for 脇 (armpit), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)わきwaki、わけwake

Strokes10

Radical肉

Frequency#1806

Meaningsarmpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

関脇せきわけwrestler of the third highest ranknoun

脇見わきみlooking aside; looking away (e.g. while driving); looking the other waynoun

脇役わきやくsupporting role (actor); minor rolenoun

脇わきarmpit; under one's arm; sidenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 脇 (armpit) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 脇 is #1806, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

関脇せきわけ — wrestler of the third highest rank

脇見わきみ — looking aside; looking away (e.g. while driving); looking the other way

脇役わきやく — supporting role (actor); minor role

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 脇 have?

The kanji 脇 (armpit) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 脇?

脇 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 脇 mean?

脇 means: armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: わき, わけ.