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Readings

Kana: かかと、きびす、くびす、あくと
Romaji: kakato, kibisu, kubisu, akuto
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Definition

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heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 かかと、 くび.す、 きび.す、 つ.ぐ
Meaning: heel

Example Sentences

長時間(ちょうじかん)(ある)くと(かかと)にたこができる。
➥If you walk a lot, you will develop calluses on your heel.
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ハイヒールのかかとが()れたとき、ストッキングがほつれた。
➥She got a run in her stocking when she broke the heel of her shoe.
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(かれ)(かばん)(おも)くて、(さら)(わる)いことには、片足(かたあし)のかかとにまめができてしまっていた。
➥His bag was heavy, and what was worse, one of his heels had got blistered.
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アキレスはかかとを(のぞ)いては不死身(ふじみ)だった。
➥Apart from his heel, Achilles was invulnerable.
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あんなにかかとの(たか)(くつ)はいてたら、すぐに捻挫(ねんざ)しちゃうよな。
➥If I tried to wear shoes with heels that high, I'd sprain my ankle.
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