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肩
shoulder
N2On: けんKun: かた
Memory Aid
'Kata' — The **shoulder** is where you might 'cut a' piece of meat from.
Vocabulary
肩かたshoulder
肩幅かたはばshoulder width
肩書きかたがきtitle, position (lit. 'shoulder writing')
肩凝りかたこりstiff shoulders
Example Sentences
彼の肩に手を置いた。
I put my hand on his shoulder.
肩が痛い。
My shoulder hurts.
重い荷物を肩に担いだ。
I carried a heavy load on my shoulder.
彼女は肩幅が広い。
She has broad shoulders.