足
leg · foot · be sufficient · counter for pairs of footwear
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
mouth + 龰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of leg from knee down and foot.
Symbolism
Walking, sufficiency, foundation. Used in concept of contentment 'knowing enough'.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自給自足
じきゅうじそく
self-sufficiency; self-sufficiency
頭寒足熱
ずかんそくねつ
keeping the head cool and feet warm; keeping the head cool and feet warm
自己満足
じこまんぞく
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness; self-satisfaction
円満具足
えんまんぐそく
(things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony; (things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony
画蛇添足
がだてんそく
making an unnecessary addition (to); gilding the lily; making an unnecessary addition (to)
手枷足枷
てかせあしかせ
manacles; shackles; fetters; manacles
足を洗う
あしをあらう
Washing one's feet; Leaving a shady business or bad relationship
Proverbs & Idioms
足元を見る
あしもとをみる
Looking at someone's feet
Exploiting someone's weakness
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 足 mean in Japanese?
足 means leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear.
How do you read 足?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: あし、た.りる、た.る、た.す (ashi, tariru, taru, tasu).
How many strokes does 足 have?
足 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 足 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 足 (leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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