Word of the Week 19

Word of the Week: Week 19

For this week, the word of the week is:

あし
(ashi)

Foot / Leg

あし is the Kun-Yomi of 足 meaning Foot / Leg. But if the Kun-Yomi is たりる (足りる), the meaning will be different. It already means enough. While the Kun-Yomiたす (足す) means add and たる (足る) means sufficient.  

The On-Yomi of 足 is そく (soku) which is the counter for pairs.

 For the writing of 足, you may check it in the link below:

Kanji: 足

Examples:

いっそく (I sso ku) (一足) A pair of shoes	あしくび (A shi ku bi) (足首) Ankle	あしあと (A shi a to) (足跡) Footprints
まんぞくな (Ma n zo ku na) (満足な) Satisfied, contented	あしおと (A shi o to) (足音) Sound of footsteps	りょうあし (Ryo u a shi) (両足) Both legs (both feet)

かれはあしがながいですね。
(彼は足が長いですね。)
(Kare ha ashi ha nagai desu ne.)
He has long legs.

げんざいみずぶそくである。
(現在水不足である。)
(Genzai mizubusoku dearu.)
There is currently a water shortage.


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