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ひざ元
ひざもと
near one's knee1. Near one's knee
2. (by) one's side; (at) one's hand
3. Place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of)
4. Territory of a powerful person See also お膝元. Only applies to ひざもと.
5. Address used after the names of one's parents, grandparents, etc. in a letter Only applies to しっか.