Vocab Info

N1 Noun

(かかと)heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    踵 【かかと】踵 【きびす】踵 【くびす】踵 【あくと】

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    Examples

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      (かかと)()げて背伸(せの)びをする。

      Raise your heels and stretch yourself up. {heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)}

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      (くつ)(かかと)がすり()ってしまいました。

      The heel of the shoe has worn down. {heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)}

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      (はは):「(くつ)(かかと)()んで(ある)くのはみっともない!」

      Mother: "It's unseemly to walk by stepping on the heels of your shoes!" {heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)}

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      靴下(くつした)(かかと)()()れるなんて、(かれ)(かかと)はさぞ(かた)いのだろう。

      The heel of his socks is worn out, his heel must be really hard. {heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)}

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      体育(たいいく)先生(せんせい)によると、長距離(ちょうきょり)ランナーは(かかと)から着地(ちゃくち)するんだとか…。

      According to the physical education teacher, it is said that long-distance runners land on their heel... {heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)}

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