ankle in Japanese
ankle in Japanese is 足首, 踝 — ankle means the joint connecting the foot to the leg.
ankle in Japanese
足首
Pronounced: ashikubi
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
踝
Pronounced: kurubushi
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
What does "ankle" mean?
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noun The joint connecting the foot to the leg.
"She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb."
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verb Informal: to walk, especially casually.
"He ankled over to say hello."
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ankle in a sentence
- She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb.
- Ice the ankle to bring the swelling down.
- He ankled over to say hello.
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What is "ankle" in Japanese?
"ankle" in Japanese is 足首, 踝. ankle means: The joint connecting the foot to the leg.
How do you pronounce 足首?
"ankle" in Japanese is 足首, pronounced "ashikubi".
How do you use "ankle" in a sentence?
Example: "She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb." In Japanese, "ankle" is 足首, 踝.
Are there other ways to say "ankle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ankle": 足首, 踝.
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