N2
あしどり (ashidori)
足取り
gait; step; pace; (track of someone's steps)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
誰かの歩き方や、足跡、行方などを指す。特に「足取りが重い」「足取りが軽い」のように、歩く様子を表現する際によく使われる。 (Refers to someone's way of walking, their footprints, or whereabouts. Often used to describe the manner of walking, e.g., 'heavy steps' or 'light steps'.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は疲れていて、足取りが重かった。
She was tired, and her steps were heavy.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "足取り"!
彼の_______が急に速くなった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「足取り」は歩く様子や速さを指します。
English: Ashidori (足取り) refers to the manner or speed of walking.
English: Ashidori (足取り) refers to the manner or speed of walking.
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