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N4 · 7 strokes · 157. 走 run · Irodori #251 · Elementary 1 L16
足
be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear, foot, leg
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ソク
- Kun’yomi
- あし、た・す、た・りる、た・る
Example words
足
あし
foot; paw
足
そく
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
足跡
あしあと
footprints
足りる
たりる
to be sufficient; to be enough
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
Mouth (口) on top of a foot shape — the body's base for walking.
Components
Contains the 157. 走 run component — use "走" as a clue to remember "be sufficient" for 足.
Anchor word
足 (あし) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 足 (あし) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あし、た・す、た・りる、た・る — often used in native Japanese words (like 足). On'yomi: ソク — common in compound words (熟語).