(あしうら)

あしうら
noun
sole of the foot
1. sole of the foot; bottom of the foot
The underside of the foot. Commonly referenced in contexts of health, massage, reflexology, and physical sensation.
足裏(あしうら)マッサージ。
Foot sole massage.
砂浜(すなはま)(ある)くと足裏(あしうら)気持(きも)ちいい。
Walking on the sandy beach feels good on the soles of your feet.
足裏(あしうら)にはたくさんのツボがあると()われている。
It is said that there are many pressure points on the soles of the feet.

A compound of (あし) (foot) + (うら) (underside/back). A straightforward body-part term commonly seen in health and wellness contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 足裏(あしうら)マッサージ: foot sole massage
  • 足裏(あしうら)のツボ: pressure points on the sole
  • 足裏(あしうら)(いた)い: the soles hurt
  • 足裏(あしうら)ケア: foot sole care

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (あし)(うら): sole of the foot — the same meaning expressed as a phrase rather than a compound
  • 土踏(つちふ)まず: arch of the foot — the concave part of the sole
  • (かかと): heel — the back bottom part of the foot
  • (あし): foot/leg — the general term