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足

足 — leg, foot, be sufficient

Learn the correct stroke order for 足 (leg), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 17 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あしashi、た.りるtariru、た.るtaru、た.すtasu
Strokes7
Radical足
Frequency#343
Meaningsleg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一足いっそくa pair (of shoes or socks)noun
一足ひとあしa stepnoun
右足みぎあしright footnoun
遠足えんそくschool trip; field trip; excursionnoun
左足ひだりあしleft footnoun
手足てあしhands and feet; limbsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 足 (leg) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 足 is #343, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一足いっそく — a pair (of shoes or socks)
一足ひとあし — a step
右足みぎあし — right foot

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (足)

距long-distance路path跡tracks践tread跳hop踊jump踏step踪remains

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 足 have?

The kanji 足 (leg) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 足?

足 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 足 mean?

足 means: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す.

What JLPT level is 足?

足 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.