Japanese word

左足

Pronunciation

Romajihidariashi

Meaning

  • nounleft foot

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 左足で蹴るhidari ashi de ke ru

    kick with the left foot

  • 左足を踏み出すhidari ashi o fu mi da su

    step forward with the left foot

  • 左足を痛めるhidari ashi o ita me ru

    injure the left foot

Definition in Japanese

身体の左側にある足。shin tai no hidari gawa ni a ru ashi

Word origin

The native Japanese compound combines 左 (hidari, "left") and 足 (ashi, "foot") to form 左足 (hidariashi).

Usage tips

  • 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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