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脚
ashi
Description
「脚」は、体の中で歩いたり立ったりするために使う部分のことです。
"脚" refers to the part of the body used for walking and standing.
また、テーブルやいすなど、物を支える細い部分にも「脚」を使います。
Also, "脚" is used for the slender parts that support things like tables and chairs.
Meanings
脚ashi
leg (from hip to foot)
長く走ったので脚がとても疲れた。
My legs are very tired because I ran a long distance.
脚ashi
leg of furniture; supporting part
このテーブルは脚が四本ある。
This table has four legs.
脚kyaku
counter for chairs and legged items
いすを三脚買いました。
I bought three-legged chairs.
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Notes
- Nuance
脚 (ashi) means the whole leg, while 足 (ashi) usually means the foot below the ankle.
- Etymology
read kyaku it acts as a counter, as in 三脚 (san-kyaku, three chairs) or 脚立 (kyatatsu, stepladder).
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