Japanese for Kids · Level 8
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Japanese word
つま先
Pronunciation
Romajitsumasaki
Meaning
- nountoes
Example
歩くとき、つま先を前に向けます。aru ku to ki tsu ma saki o mae ni mu ke ma su
When I walk, I point my toes forward.
More examples
新しい靴を履くと、つま先が少し痛くなることがあります。atara shi i kutsu o ha ku to tsu ma saki ga suko shi ita ku na ru ko to ga a ri ma su
Your toes may hurt a little when you wear new shoes.
Core concept
Refers to the front end of the foot, especially the part containing the toes and directing movement.
Common phrases
つま先を伸ばすtsu ma saki o no ba su
stretch one's toes
つま先をそろえるtsu ma saki o so ro e ru
line up one's toes
Similar words
足先ashisaki: The front part of the foot, including its toes.
足指ashiyubi: The individual digits at the end of the foot.
Definition in Japanese
足の先端にある、歩くときなどに前を向ける部分。ashi no sen tan ni a ru aru ku to ki na do ni mae o mu ke ru bu bun
Word origin
The noun つま先 (tsumasaki) combines つま (tsuma, "end") and 先 (saki, "front"), meaning the end or front of the foot.
Usage tips
- In ballet and balance exercises, directions often mention つま先 (tsumasaki) when the front of the foot must support the body.