肘
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Base noun form. Refers to the joint in the arm. Commonly used in everyday language, e.g., 『肘が痛い』 (hiji ga itai, 'my elbow hurts').
Theme
User and their coworker Takeshi are at the office discussing a minor injury from the weekend.
肘
ひじ
elbow
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of your elbow bending — '肘' (hiji) sounds like 'hee-gee' — imagine saying 'hee, gee, my elbow hurts!' when you bump it.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, pointing with your elbow is considered rude. The elbow is also referenced in idioms like 『肘を張る』 (hiji o haru, 'to be stubborn or stand one's ground').
Forms
Base: 肘Base noun form. Refers to the joint in the arm. Commonly used in everyday language, e.g., 『肘が痛い』 (hiji ga itai, 'my elbow hurts').