How to say 'Ankle' in Japanese | 足首

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The Japanese word for Ankle is 'Ashikubi', written as 足首 in Japanese.'Ankle' in hiragana is あしくび.

word

足首

Meaning

Ankle

Reading

あしくび

ashikubi

Kanji

足Foot, Sufficient 首Neck

Explanation

The Japanese noun '足首 (あしくび)' refers to the 'ankle', the joint connecting the foot to the leg. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and medical contexts. For example: I twisted my ankle「足首を捻った」(あしくびをねじった). Her ankle is swollen「彼女の足首が腫れている」(かのじょのあしくびがはれている). The word is often used in contexts related to injuries, sports, or describing physical characteristics.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3588

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 足首

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

足

Meaning

Foot, Sufficient

kanji

首

Meaning

Neck

Words Related to 足首 Through the Kanji 足

These 15 Words contain the Kanji 足 as well.

word

足

Meaning

Leg, Foot

word

足す

Meaning

Add

word

足し算

Meaning

Addition

word

足りる

Meaning

Suffice

word

遠足

Meaning

Excursion

word

足元

Meaning

Base, Foot

word

足跡

Meaning

Footprint

word

駆け足

Meaning

Trot

word

足る

Meaning

Suffice

word

満足

Meaning

Satisfaction

word

不足

Meaning

Lack, Shortage

word

手足

Meaning

Limbs

word

足音

Meaning

Footsteps

word

付け足す

Meaning

Add

word

発足

Meaning

Start, Launch

Words Related to 足首 Through the Kanji 首

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 首 as well.

word

首

Meaning

Head, Neck

word

首相

Meaning

Prime minister

word

首脳

Meaning

Leader

word

首都

Meaning

Capital

word

手首

Meaning

Wrist

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'Ashikubi' means 'Ankle' .

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