Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 足取り(あしとり) in Japanese

足取り
Kana Reading
あしとり
Romaji
ashitori
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (in sumo) downing an opponent by grabbing his leg


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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JLPT 3

8 strokes

take, fetch, take up

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: と.る, と.り, と.り-, とり, -ど.り

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