What does 腕 mean?
腕 is a Japanese noun meaning “arm (in reference to body)” in English. It can also be translated as “ability, (physical) strength” depending on context. It is written as 腕 in kanji, うで in hiragana, and ude in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ＡＬＳのために、彼の手や腕はペンを握ったりタイプを打ったりすることができないほど弱くなってしまっていた。
ALS had made his hands and arms too weak to hold a pen or to type.
あなたにいくら給料を支払うかは、あなたの腕次第ですね。
How much we pay you depends on your skill.