English–Japanese
“footsteps” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiashioto
Example
廊下から足音が聞こえます。rō ka ka ra ashi oto ga ki ko e ma su
I can hear footsteps coming from the hallway.
How to say “footsteps” in Japanese
“Footsteps” in Japanese is 足音 (ashioto).
Describes the rhythmic sound produced as someone's feet touch the ground or another surface while walking.
Example sentences with 足音
雨の日は、校舎の中で足音がいつもより響きます。ame no hi wa kō sha no naka de ashi oto ga i tsu mo yo ri hibi ki ma su
On rainy days, footsteps echo more than usual inside the school building.
Tips for using 足音
- In conversational Japanese, 足音が聞こえる (ashioto ga kikoeru) focuses on the sound becoming audible, while the person making it can remain unknown.