Meaning of 足取り in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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足取り, 足どり
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Kana Readingあしどり
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Romajiashidori
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- gait; manner of walking (swimming)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal)
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Example Sentences
足取り, 足どり, あしどり used in context
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An old man came tottering along.
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She always walks with a light step.
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Her footsteps were as light as a fairy's.
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He walks with an awkward gait because of an injury.
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The police have found no trace of the suspect yet.
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Kanji found in this word
leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
On: ソク
Kun: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す
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