差し足

差足

Reading

Kana: さしあし

Romaji: sashiashi

Definitions

noun

1

stealthy steps

2

spurt to overtake a leading horse just before the finish line

Kanji

差

Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し

Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

足

Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す

Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)は抜(ぬあしさ)き足差()し足(あし)で部屋(へや)に入(はい)った。

➥He tiptoed into the room.