Translation guide
The part of a chair or seat that supports your arm. In Japanese, the most common word is 肘掛け (ひじかけ), but there are also specific terms for armrests in vehicles, sofas, and wheelchairs.
The padded or hard part on the side of a seat where you rest your arm.
The standard word for armrest on chairs, sofas, and seats. Literally 'elbow rest'.
この椅子の肘掛けは調節できます。
The armrests on this chair are adjustable.
肘掛けに肘をついて話を聞いていた。
I was listening with my elbow on the armrest.
Loanword from English, used in product descriptions or when referring to adjustable office chair armrests.
アームレストの高さを変える。
Adjust the height of the armrest.
The foldable or fixed armrest between or beside seats in vehicles.
Also used for vehicle armrests, especially the center console armrest.
車の後部座席の肘掛けを倒す。
Fold down the armrest in the back seat of the car.
The side support on a wheelchair where the user rests their arms.
Specifically used for wheelchair armrests in medical and caregiving contexts.
車椅子のアームサポートを取り外す。
Remove the wheelchair armrest.
Also understood, but アームサポート is more precise in medical settings.
車椅子の肘掛けに手を置く。
Place your hands on the wheelchair armrests.
A standalone padded support for your arm, often used on desks or while using a computer.
Refers to a separate cushion or gel pad for arm support, often for ergonomic use.
デスクにアームレストパッドを置いて使う。
Place an armrest pad on the desk and use it.
Common in car and airplane contexts, especially in written specifications.
飛行機のアームレストを上げる。
Raise the airplane armrest.