左腕
also: さわん
Meanings
1
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
He broke his left arm.
She is active as the president's right-hand person.
2
left-handed pitcher
Only with reading さわん
Baseball term for a left-handed pitcher. Used with the rare reading さわん.
That team has an excellent left-handed pitcher.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の左腕を骨折するto break someone's left arm
He broke his left arm while skiing.
- 〈チーム〉の左腕a team's left-handed pitcher
He is playing an active role as the Giants' left-handed pitcher.
- 〈人〉の左腕として働くto work as someone's right-hand man (lit. 'left arm')
She works as the president's trusted right-hand person.
- 左腕を先発させるto start a left-handed pitcher (in a game)
The manager started a left-handed pitcher in today's game.