Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
足首
Pronunciation
Romajiashikubi
Meaning
- nounankle
Example
この靴は足首をしっかり支えます。ko no kutsu wa ashi kubi o shi kka ri sasa e ma su
These shoes support the ankle well.
More examples
運動の前に、足首をゆっくり回します。un dō no mae ni ashi kubi o yu kku ri mawa shi ma su
I slowly rotate my ankles before exercising.
Core concept
Refers to the narrow joint connecting the lower leg with the foot.
Common phrases
足首をひねるashi kubi o hi ne ru
twist one's ankle
Similar words
足関節ashikansetsu: The joint between the lower leg and the foot, especially in medical or anatomical language.
Definition in Japanese
脚と足をつなぐくびれた関節。ashi to ashi o tsu na gu ku bi re ta kan setsu
Word origin
The compound 足 (ashi, "foot") + 首 (kubi, "neck") describes the neck-like joint where the leg joins the foot.
Usage tips
- The English phrase ankle-deep uses ankle as a height marker for water, snow, or another substance.