Dictionary: “脇が甘い”

脇が甘い

わきがあまい

having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)

Kun/On information

脇

On: きょう
Kun: わき;わけ
Stroke count: 10

・armpit

・the other way

・another place

・flank

・supporting role

甘

On: かん
Kun: あま.い;あま.える;あま.やかす;うま.い
Stroke count: 5

・sweet

・coax

・pamper

・be content

・sugary