also: さわん
noun
left arm
Refers literally to the left arm. Also used figuratively for a trusted assistant, similar to 'right-hand man' but for the left side.
See also: 右腕
彼は左腕を骨折した。
He broke his left arm.
彼女は社長の左腕と
She is active as the president's right-hand person.
noun
left-handed pitcher
Only with reading さわん
Baseball term for a left-handed pitcher. Used with the rare reading さわん.
そのチームには優秀な左腕がいる。
That team has an excellent left-handed pitcher.