limb, arms & legs

About this kanji

The kanji "肢" primarily means "limb," referring to arms and legs. It is mainly used as a noun and appears in several common compounds. For instance, "選択肢" (せんたくし) means "choices," highlighting options you can select from. Another compound, "四肢" (しし), directly refers to the "four limbs" of the body, while "下肢" (かし) focuses on the "lower limbs," like legs and feet. This kanji is particularly relevant in medical contexts, such as in "肢体不自由児" (したいふじゆうじ), which describes a "physically disabled child." Understanding this kanji can help you better discuss physical health and anatomy in Japanese.

Example sentences

• 肢体の表現が豊かな作品だ。

  It is a work rich in bodily expression.

Meanings across languages

English

limb, arms & legs

Tiếng Việt

chi, tứ chi

日本語

肢, 手足

한국어

사지, 팔과 다리

中文

肢体, 四肢

id

anggota

th

แขนขา

es

extremidad

fr

membre

de

Glied

pt

membro

Common compounds

• 選択肢せんたくしchoices, alternatives, options
• 肢体したいlimbs, arms and legs, body
• 四肢ししthe (four) limbs, arms and legs
• 肢体不自由児したいふじゆうじphysically disabled child, child with a physical disability
• 下肢かしlower limbs, legs
• 上肢じょうしupper limbs, arms
• 後肢こうしhindlimb, hind leg
• 義肢ぎしartificial limb