Japanese Word · Intermediate
手を拱く
to fold one's arms
Pronunciation: [te̞ o̞ ko̞ma̠ne̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
to fold one's arms
Example
腕を組んで見守るという意味です。
This idiom means watching with folded arms.
Practice tips
- Practice 手を拱く out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.