肘
ひじ
hiji
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
肘 is the kanji for "Elbow". A common reading is ひじ (hiji). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Elbow
Also : Arm
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Readings
kunひじ/ hijionちゅう/ chuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
月寸
Example Sentences
ボール投げで肘を故障した。
ぼーるなげでひじをこしょうした。
I injured my elbow throwing a ball.
肘掛けのある椅子は長時間座るときに便利だ。
ひじかけのあるいすはながじかんすわるときにべんりだ。
A chair with armrests is convenient when sitting for long periods.
Vocabulary using 肘
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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