手首
てくび
tekubi
VocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Meaning

wrist

wrist joint

Signification

poignet

articulation du poignet

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 手首 (てくび) means 'wrist'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of wrist.

Example Sentences

テニスをしすぎて手首を痛めました。

てにすをしすぎててくびをいためました。

I hurt my wrist from playing too much tennis.

Je me suis blessé au poignet à force de jouer au tennis.

手首に時計をはめて出かけました。

てくびにとけいをはめてでかけました。

I put a watch on my wrist and went out.

J'ai mis une montre à mon poignet et je suis sorti.

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