Quick answer
脇 is the kanji for "Flank". The most common reading is わき (waki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Flank
Also : Armpit · Side · Supporting role
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
スーパーの脇道に小さなカフェがある。
スーパーのわきみちにちいさなカフェがある。
There's a small café on the side street next to the supermarket.
舞台に登場した俳優は脇役として実力を発揮した。
ぶたいにとうじょうしたはいゆうはわきやくとしてじつりょくをはっきした。
The actor who appeared on stage displayed his talent in a supporting role.
Vocabulary using 脇
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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