Quick answer
腕 is the kanji for "Arm". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is うで (ude). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Arm
Also : Skill · Talent · Ability
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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
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 腕 represents 'ARM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of arm.
On-reading: わん — remember this sound by associating it with arm. Kun-reading: うで.
Example Sentences
職人の腕前を間近で見られる工芸体験に参加しました。
しょくにんのうでまえをまぢかでみられるこうげいたいけんにさんかしました。
I participated in a craft experience where I could see a craftsman's skill up close.
腕を磨くために、毎日素振りの練習をしています。
うでをみがくために、まいにちすぶりのれんしゅうをしています。
In order to sharpen my skills, I practice swinging every day.
Vocabulary using 腕
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 Jul 22, 2026
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