jpdb beta

poor at preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip; having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)

downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated

both sides

under one's arm; (in) the armpit

armpit; axilla

side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)

supporting role (actor); minor role

roadside

right armpit; right side

looking aside; (from the) eyes of an onlooker

poor at preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip; having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)

ditch next to railway track

looking from the side; looking aside

section of a room next to the alcove (where shelves are often placed)

edges of the mouth

axillary bud; lateral bud

minor piece in noh plays

downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated

downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated

sides of the chest

second verse (in a linked series of poems)

robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom; small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children)

any of a number of respectful terms written after the addressee's name in a formal letter