1.
prosthetic leg, artificial leg
An artificial device that replaces a missing leg or part of a leg. Used in medical and daily life contexts.
Writing
義 here means "artificial" or "substitute" (as in 義理), and 足 means "leg/foot." The same 義 prefix appears in 義手 (prosthetic arm) and 義歯 (false tooth/denture).
Common collocations
- 義足をつける (put on a prosthetic leg)
- 義足で歩く (walk with a prosthetic leg)
- 義足を装着する (wear/attach a prosthetic leg)
Related words
- 義手: prosthetic arm/hand
- 義歯: false tooth, denture
- 義眼: prosthetic eye
Related Words
Related:
義手 (prosthetic arm/hand)