Japanese word

右足

Pronunciation

Romajimigiashi

Meaning

  • nounright foot

Example

右足が少し痛みます。migi ashi ga suko shi ita mi ma su

My right foot hurts a little.

Illustration for 右足 (right foot)

More examples

階段を上るときは、まず右足を一段上に置きます。kai dan o nobo ru to ki wa ma zu migi ashi o ichi dan jō ni o ki ma su

When climbing stairs, I place my right foot on the next step first.

Core concept

Refers to the foot located on the right side rather than the left side of the body.

Common phrases

  • 右足から踏み出すmigi ashi ka ra fu mi da su

    step forward with the right foot

  • 右足に体重をかけるmigi ashi ni tai jū o ka ke ru

    put weight on the right foot

  • 右足を伸ばすmigi ashi o no ba su

    stretch the right foot

Definition in Japanese

左右のうち右側にある足。sa yū no u chi migi gawa ni a ru ashi

Word origin

右足 (migiashi) is formed from 右 (migi, "right") and 足 (ashi, "foot"), so the first part marks the foot's side.

Usage tips

  • In soccer and other sports, a player's right foot is often mentioned when describing which foot they use for a shot.

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