Japanese · Body & Health
腕
ude
Arm
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The upper limb of the body. Also used metaphorically to mean skill or ability, as in 腕を磨く (ude wo migaku, to hone one's skills).
Example
腕を骨折してしまいました。
I ended up breaking my arm.
Etymology
The term '腕' (ude) has its origins in Old Japanese, correlating with etymological roots in various languages that denote arms or limbs.
How & Where It’s Used
'腕' (ude) is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently appearing in discussions about anatomy or physical actions across all regions of Japan.