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足
足 (readings: そく, あし, た; Japanese kanji) means “foot / leg”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 足音 (footstep sound).
What does 足 mean?
| Kanji | 足 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | foot / leg |
| Readings | そく, あし, た |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 足
足 is read そく or あし or た depending on the word.
Example words with 足
| Example | 足音 (footstep sound) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14