アーム
Meanings
1
Common loanword for a mechanical or structural arm, such as a robot arm, crane arm, or the arm of a chair. Not used for the human body part, which is 腕.
The robot arm grabs the part.
The arms of this chair are adjustable.
2
automated retroactive minimal moderation; ARMM
Rare technical abbreviation used in online moderation contexts. Not a general-use term.
ARMM is a technical term used in some online communities.
Usage patterns
- アームを伸ばすto extend a (mechanical) arm
This crane's arm can extend up to 10 meters.
- アームを操作するto operate a robot/machine arm
The worker operated the robot's arm.
- アームが動くthe (mechanical) arm moves
When you press the switch, the arm moves slowly.