足


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:
足止め ashidome keep indoors, confinement
揚げ足 ageashi lifting a leg, nitpicking, tripping on your own tongue
足切り ashikiri test to eliminate weak candidates
二足 nisoku two (pairs of shoes)
忍び足 shinobiashi stealthy steps
足袋 tabi Japanese socks
運動不足 undōbusoku lack of exercise

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