“Foot” in Japanese is 足 (あし), pronounced ashi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Foot and leg. 足が速い means “fast runner”, literally “fast legs”.
Example sentences
- 足が痛いです。あしがいたいです。My foot hurts.
- 彼は足が速いです。かれはあしがはやいです。He’s a fast runner.
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FAQ
How do you say foot in Japanese?
Foot in Japanese is 足 (あし), pronounced “ashi”.
How do you write foot in Japanese?
It's written 足 with kanji, or あし in hiragana. Both are read ashi.
Is 足 on the JLPT?
Yes. 足 (ashi) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.