Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鳶足(とんびあし) in Japanese

鳶足
Kana Reading
とんびあし
Romaji
tonbiashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sitting position similar to seiza (but with both legs splayed out slightly and one's backside resting directly on the ground)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

7 strokes

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す

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14 strokes

black kite, fireman, hook

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: とび, とんび

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