How to say 'Leg' or 'Foot' in Japanese | 足

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The Japanese word for Leg or Foot is 'Ashi', written as 足 in Japanese.'Leg' or 'Foot' in hiragana is あし.

word

足

Meaning

Leg, Foot

Reading

あし

ashi

Kanji

足Foot, Sufficient

Explanation

The Japanese noun '足 (あし)' can mean either 'foot' or 'leg', depending on the context. It refers to the lower limb of the body, from the hip to the toes. When used to mean 'foot', it specifically refers to the part of the limb below the ankle. When used to mean 'leg', it refers to the entire limb. For example: My foot hurts「足が痛い」(あしがいたい). He has long legs「彼は足が長い」(かれはあしがながい). The word is also used in various idiomatic expressions, such as '足が速い (あしがはやい)', which means 'fast runner' or 'quick to spoil' (for food).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

475

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 足

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

足

Meaning

Foot, Sufficient

Words Related to 足 Through the Kanji 足

These 15 Words contain the Kanji 足 as well.

word

足す

Meaning

Add

word

足し算

Meaning

Addition

word

足りる

Meaning

Suffice

word

遠足

Meaning

Excursion

word

足首

Meaning

Ankle

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

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'Ashi' means 'Leg' or 'Foot' .

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