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“footprint” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiashiato

Example

雪の上に足跡があります。yuki no ue ni ashi ato ga a ri ma su

There are footprints in the snow.

Illustration for 足跡 (footprint)

How to say “footprint” in Japanese

“Footprint” in Japanese is 足跡 (ashiato).

Centers on a mark that remains after a person, animal, or activity has passed, whether it is visible on the ground or remembered through its effects.

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

Example sentences with 足跡

ぬれた足跡が廊下に続いています。nu re ta ashi ato ga rō ka ni tsuzu i te i ma su

Wet footprints lead down the hallway.

Tips for using 足跡

  • In modern Japanese, 足跡 (ashiato) often describes a person's lasting achievements, so a historical figure can leave 足跡 in a field without leaving physical tracks.

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