also: うわん
right arm
Literal body part; the arm on the right side of the body. Often contrasted with 左腕.
See also: 左腕
He broke his right arm.
right-hand man; trusted assistant
Only with reading みぎうで
Figurative use for a person who is the most trusted and relied-upon supporter, like a chief aide or indispensable deputy.
He supports the company as the president's right-hand man.
right-handed pitcher
Only with reading うわん
Baseball term for a pitcher who throws with the right hand. The reading うわん is rare and domain-specific.
The opposing team's starter is their ace right-handed pitcher.
He became the president's right-hand man and now supports the company.
I fell and broke my right arm.
The manager relies on him as his right-hand man.
The player threw the ball powerfully with his right arm.