English–Japanese

“at one's feet” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiashimoto

Example

荷物を足元に置きます。ni motsu o ashi moto ni o ki ma su

I put my bag at my feet.

Illustration for 足元 (at one's feet)

How to say “at one's feet” in Japanese

“At one's feet” in Japanese is 足元 (ashimoto).

Centers on the space directly below or around a person's feet, and by extension the ground that supports their stance.

Full entry for 足元: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 足元

階段では足元をよく見ます。kai dan de wa ashi moto o yo ku mi ma su

I watch my step carefully on stairs.

Tips for using 足元

  • In everyday signs, 足元注意 (ashimoto chūi) marks a place where people should watch the ground near their feet.

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