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armrest
The part of a chair, sofa, or seat designed to support the arm. Found on office chairs, airplane seats, theater seats, and sofas.
椅子の肘掛けに腕を乗せた。
I rested my arm on the armrest of the chair.
飛行機の肘掛けを隣の人と取り合った。
I fought over the armrest with the person sitting next to me on the plane.
この肘掛け椅子は座り心地がよくて長時間の作業でも疲れにくい。
This armchair is comfortable and doesn't tire you out even during long work sessions.
A compound of 肘 (elbow) and 掛け (rest/support). Refers to the part of a chair or seat designed to support the arm.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 肘掛け椅子: armchair
- 肘掛けの高さ: armrest height
- 肘掛けを上げる: to raise the armrest
- 肘掛けを下げる: to lower the armrest
- 肘掛けに腕を乗せる: to rest one's arm on the armrest
WHERE YOU ENCOUNTER ARMRESTS:
- 飛行機の座席: airplane seats
- 映画館の席: theater seats
- オフィスチェア: office chairs
- ソファ: sofas
The compound 肘掛け椅子 specifically refers to an armchair — a chair with armrests, as opposed to a simple 椅子.