What does 脇 mean?
脇 is a Japanese noun meaning “side (of the body)” or “armpit” in English. It can also be translated as “beside” depending on context. It is written as 脇 in kanji, わき in hiragana, and waki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
本を脇に抱えて歩いた。
I walked with a book under my arm.
車は道の脇に止まっていた。
The car was parked at the side of the road.