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足首
ashikubi
Description
足首は、足とすねをつなぐ細い部分です。
The 足首 is the narrow part connecting the foot and the shin.
スポーツで足首をひねって、けがをする人がよくいます。
Many people twist their 足首 and get injured while playing sports.
Meanings
足首ashikubi
ankle; the joint connecting foot and leg
転んで足首が痛いです。
I fell and my ankle hurts.
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Notes
- Etymology
足 (ashi, foot/leg) + 首 (kubi, neck), literally the "neck" of the foot.
- Nuance
手首 (tekubi) is the wrist, using the same 首 pattern for a narrow joint.
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