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[ひざ()]
hiza
noun

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hiza

English Meaning(s) for 膝

noun
  1. knee
  2. lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

Definition and Synonyms for 膝

Knee the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee
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Lap the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
Synonyms: , 膝車
Human Knee hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
Synonyms: ニー, , 膝小僧, 膝車, 膝関節

Meanings for each kanji in 膝

» knee; lap

Categories 膝 is a member of

Thigh the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
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Cloth Covering a covering made of cloth
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Ginglymus a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 膝

Sample Sentences for 膝

When you skateboard, it puts quite a strain on your knees.
My brother may have to be operated on for the knee injury.
The snow was knee deep.
Take care not to fall down and skin your knee.
She fell down and hurt her knee.

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