English–Japanese

“heel” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoヒール (hīru)

Pronunciation

Romajikakato

Example

この靴はかかとが高いです。ko no kutsu wa ka ka to ga taka i de su

This shoe has a high heel.

Illustration for かかと (heel)

How to say “heel” in Japanese

“Heel” in Japanese is かかと (kakato).

Refers to the part at the back of the foot that supports the body and the corresponding raised part of footwear.

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

Example sentences with かかと

長時間歩いたので、かかとが痛くなりました。chō ji kan aru i ta no de ka ka to ga ita ku na ri ma shi ta

My heel started to hurt after I walked for a long time.

Tips for using かかと

  • Heel can describe the reinforced back part of a sock or the back of a hand, showing how the word extends beyond footwear and feet.

Other Japanese words for “heel”

長時間歩くので、ヒールの低い靴を選びます。chō ji kan aru ku no de hī ru no hiku i kutsu o era bi ma su

Because I walk for a long time, I choose shoes with low heels.

“heel” in other languages