←Back
脇
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
わき・わけ
waki / wake
armpit · the other way · another place · flank · supporting role
wisdom
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1806
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes10
Component Breakdown
脇=
月劦
moon + 劦
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'flesh' (月) with 'sandwich' (夾), representing body parts sandwiched from both sides—armpits.
Symbolism
Symbolizes sides, flanks, and support. Represents non-main lateral parts and supporting roles.