This is the kanji for a foot or a leg. It can also mean to add up or to be sufficient. Additionally it is used as a counter for pairs of footwear.

on readings:
  • soku
kun readings:
  • ashi
  • ta
examples:
ashidome keep indoors, confinement
ageashi lifting a leg, nitpicking, tripping on your own tongue
ashikiri test to eliminate weak candidates
nisoku two (pairs of shoes)
shinobiashi stealthy steps
tabi Japanese socks
undōbusoku lack of exercise

links:
Wiktionary

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Last Alteration Performed: 27 October 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.