(ぜんわん)

ぜんわん
noun
forearm
1. forearm
The anatomical term for the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. Paired with 上腕(じょうわん) (upper arm) when describing arm anatomy.
前腕(ぜんわん)(きた)える。
to train the forearms.
(おも)荷物(にもつ)前腕(ぜんわん)筋肉(きんにく)(いた)い。
My forearm muscles hurt from the heavy luggage.
テニスでは前腕(ぜんわん)(ちから)重要(じゅうよう)だと()われる。
It is said that forearm strength is important in tennis.

The anatomical term for the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. Used in medical and fitness contexts, often alongside 上腕(じょうわん).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 前腕(ぜんわん)筋肉(きんにく): forearm muscles
  • 前腕(ぜんわん)(きた)える: to strengthen the forearms

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 上腕(じょうわん): upper arm — the part above the elbow
  • 手首(てくび): wrist — the joint at the end of the forearm