Japanese word

両足

Pronunciation

Romajiryōashi

Meaning

  • nounboth feet

Example

私は両足でしっかり立ちます。watashi wa ryō ashi de shi kka ri ta chi ma su

I stand firmly on both feet.

Illustration for 両足 (both feet)

More examples

階段を上ったあと、両足が少し疲れました。kai dan o nobo tta a to ryō ashi ga suko shi tsuka re ma shi ta

After climbing the stairs, both my feet were a little tired.

Core concept

Describes the left and right feet considered together as a pair.

Common phrases

  • 両足で着地するryō ashi de chaku chi su ru

    land on both feet

  • 両足をそろえるryō ashi o so ro e ru

    put both feet together

  • 両足を伸ばすryō ashi o no ba su

    stretch both feet

Definition in Japanese

身体の左右にある二本の足。shin tai no sa yū ni a ru ni pon no ashi

Word origin

両足 (ryōashi) combines 両 (ryō, "both") and 足 (ashi, "foot; leg") to name the two feet together.

Usage tips

  • In English, both feet usually means the feet specifically, while Japanese 両足 (ryōashi) can refer to both feet or both legs depending on context.

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