JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
腕 — arm
- Reading
- ワン・うで
- Meaning
- arm; ability; talent
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
腕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ワン・うで and it means arm; ability; talent. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
腕 appears in everyday japanese words such as 腕 (arm) and 腕前 (ability).
Japanese words containing 腕
Frequently asked questions
What does 腕 mean in Japanese?
腕 means arm; ability; talent in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 腕 read?
腕 is read ワン・うで. Reading it inside real words — 腕 and 腕前 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腕 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 腕 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腕 in a word?
A common word containing 腕 is 腕 (うで) — "arm". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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