(あしくび)

あしくび
noun
ankle
1. ankle
The joint connecting the foot to the leg. Literally 'foot neck.'
I twisted my ankle.
足首(あしくび)()れています
My ankle is swollen.
Let's do exercises rotating our ankles.
My ankle started hurting while I was running.
I injured my ankle, so I decided to take a break from soccer practice this week.

足首(あしくび) means ankle - the joint connecting the foot to the leg.

WORD FORMATION:

(あし) (foot/leg) + (くび) (neck) = ankle

This follows a body part pattern:

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NOTE:
Ankle injuries are common in sports. 捻挫(ねんざ) (sprain) is a common diagnosis for twisted ankles.