Translation of Japanese word "足" to English
足
あし
[ashi]
IPA: /aɕi/
Meaning
NounA biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
How to use
足 (ashi) — 'foot / leg'. 足が痛い — my foot hurts. 足を伸ばす — stretch one's legs. 足音 (ashioto) — footstep. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
foot / leg
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 足
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あし
Romaji Transcription: ashi
Example Sentences
彼の足は速いです。
かれの あしは はやいです。
His legs are fast.
彼女は足が長いです。
かのじょは あしが ながいです。
She has long legs.
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Common phrases
- 足が痛い— my foot / leg hurts
- 足音— footstep
Frequency rank: #138 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "足" means "foot / leg" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼の足は速いです。".
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