also: うわん
noun
right arm
Literal body part; the arm on the right side of the body. Often contrasted with 左腕.
See also: 左腕
彼は右腕を骨折した。
He broke his right arm.
noun
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.
社長の右腕として会社を支えている。
He supports the company as the president's right-hand man.
noun
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.
相手チームの先発は右腕のエースだ。
The opposing team's starter is their ace right-handed pitcher.