English–Japanese
“gait” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiashidori
Example
彼は重い足取りで家に帰りました。kare wa omo i ashi do ri de ie ni kae ri ma shi ta
He walked home with a heavy gait.
How to say “gait” in Japanese
“Gait” in Japanese is 足取り (ashidori).
Describes the way someone's feet move while walking, including the rhythm, manner, and speed of the movement.
Example sentences with 足取り
少し休むと、彼女は足取りが軽くなりました。suko shi yasu mu to kano jo wa ashi do ri ga karu ku na ri ma shi ta
After a short rest, her gait became lighter.
Tips for using 足取り
- Japanese often pairs this noun with words meaning heavy or light, so it can show a walker's physical movement and condition at the same time.