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VocabJLPT N3

wrist

Noun

Definitions

1. wrist
2. Wrist

This noun refers to the wrist, the joint connecting the hand to the arm. It is a body part word used in everyday conversation, for example when talking about an injury or wearing a watch. It is a compound of the words for "hand" and "neck."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The thing is, the wrist pain gets worse at night.

Sentence 2

When you're turning a screw, are you putting all the force on just your wrist?

Sentence 3

My wrist always starts to ache by the evening.

Sentence 4

The pain in my wrist got worse during the meeting, so I took a break.

Sentence 5

On a cold day like this, I want gloves that cover all the way to my wrists.