noun

  1. armpit, under one's arm, side, flank.
  2. beside, close to, near, by. Also written as 傍, 側.
  3. aside, to the side, away, out of the way.
  4. off-track, off-topic.
  5. deuteragonist, supporting role. Usu. written ワキ in Noh.
  6. second verse (in a linked series of poems). Abbreviation.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
わき
わき
わき

Contained Kanji Breakdown

armpit, the other way, another place
わき キョウ わけ (11th)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
cooperate, combined labor
キョウ リョウ にわか
power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)
from(從) variant