English–Japanese

“left foot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihidariashi

Example

ボールを左足でけります。bō ru o hidari ashi de ke ri ma su

I kick the ball with my left foot.

Illustration for 左足 (left foot)

How to say “left foot” in Japanese

“Left foot” in Japanese is 左足 (hidariashi).

It marks a foot by its fixed position on the person's left side, regardless of the direction in which the person faces.

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

Example sentences with 左足

階段を上るときは、左足から始めます。kai dan o nobo ru to ki wa hidari ashi ka ra haji me ma su

When I climb stairs, I start with my left foot.

Tips for using 左足

  • Sports reports use 左足 (hidariashi) to highlight a player's left-footed kick, pass, or shot, even when the surrounding action already makes the movement clear.

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