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English - Japanese
Leg
lɛɡ
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
足 (あし, ashi), 脚 (きゃく, kyaku), レッグ (reggu), レッグ (reggu) (in sports)
Leg meanings in Japanese
足 (あし, ashi)
Example:
She injured her leg while playing soccer.
彼女はサッカーをしているときに足を怪我しました。
He has strong legs from running every day.
彼は毎日走ることから強い足を持っています。
Usage: informalContext: General discussions about human anatomy or physical activity.
Note: The term 足 (あし) can refer to both legs and feet in a broader sense.
脚 (きゃく, kyaku)
Example:
The chair has four sturdy legs.
その椅子は四本の頑丈な脚があります。
The table's legs are made of wood.
テーブルの脚は木製です。
Usage: formalContext: Used when referring to the legs of furniture or animals.
Note: 脚 (きゃく) is typically used in more technical or formal contexts.
レッグ (reggu)
Example:
She wore a stylish legging.
彼女はスタイリッシュなレギンスを履いていました。
The leg of the pants is too long.
そのズボンのレッグは長すぎます。
Usage: informalContext: Fashion and clothing discussions.
Note: レッグ (reggu) is a loanword from English and is used in the context of clothing.
レッグ (reggu) (in sports)
Example:
He made a great leg in the race.
彼はレースで素晴らしいレッグを見せました。
The relay team has strong legs.
そのリレーチームは強いレッグを持っています。
Usage: informalContext: Athletics and sports discussions, particularly in relay races.
Note: In sports terminology, 'leg' can refer to a segment of a race or a section performed by a runner.
Leg's synonyms
Limbs
Limbs refer to the arms and legs of a person or animal. It is a more general term that can include both arms and legs.
Example: She stretched her limbs after sitting for hours.
Note: Leg specifically refers to the lower limb of the body, while limbs encompass both arms and legs.
Lower limb
The lower limb refers to the part of the body from the hip to the toes, including the thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot.
Example: He injured his lower limb while playing soccer.
Note: Leg is a more colloquial term, while lower limb is a medical or anatomical term.
Extremity
Extremity refers to the farthest or outermost part of something. In the context of the body, it can refer to the hands or feet.
Example: The extremity of the leg was swollen due to the injury.
Note: Leg specifically refers to the lower limb, while extremity can refer to both hands and feet.
Shank
The shank is the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
Example: The ball hit him on the shank of his leg.
Note: Shank is a more specific term referring to a particular part of the leg, while leg is a broader term encompassing the entire lower limb.
Leg expressions, common phrases
Break a leg
This phrase is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or a challenging task.
Example: Before going on stage, the director said, 'Break a leg!' to the actors.
Note: The literal meaning of 'break a leg' is different from the intended meaning of wishing good luck.
Leg up
To have a leg up means to have an advantage or a head start in a particular situation.
Example: Her previous experience working in a similar industry gave her a leg up in the job interview.
Note: The phrase 'leg up' metaphorically refers to having an advantage, not the physical body part.
On one's last legs
When someone is on their last legs, it means they are extremely tired, worn out, or close to exhaustion.
Example: After running the marathon, I was on my last legs and could barely walk.
Note: The phrase 'last legs' refers to a person's physical condition, not just their lower limbs.
Pull someone's leg
To pull someone's leg means to tease or joke with someone in a light-hearted manner.
Example: I was just pulling your leg when I said you had to wear a silly hat to the party.
Note: The phrase 'pull someone's leg' is figurative and does not involve physically pulling someone's limb.
Legwork
Legwork refers to the physical and often tedious work or effort put into achieving a goal or completing a task.
Example: She did all the legwork for the project by researching and gathering information.
Note: The term 'legwork' is about putting in effort and work, not specifically related to the body part.
Get a leg up
To get a leg up means to gain an advantage or to improve one's position relative to others.
Example: Taking extra courses during the summer can help you get a leg up on your classmates.
Note: Similar to 'leg up,' this phrase refers to gaining an advantage, not a physical action involving the leg.
Cost an arm and a leg
When something costs an arm and a leg, it means it is very expensive or costs a significant amount of money.
Example: The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg, but it has all the latest features.
Note: The phrase 'arm and a leg' is a hyperbolic expression for high cost and does not involve literal body parts.
Leg everyday (slang) expressions
Legit
Informal term derived from 'legitimate', meaning authentic, genuine, or excellent.
Example: That new restaurant is legit; the food is amazing!
Note: It is slang for legitimate, emphasizing something as being genuine or of high quality.
Leggy
Describing someone who has long and shapely legs.
Example: She has a great figure, very tall and leggy.
Note: It focuses specifically on the appearance and length of the legs, often referring to attractiveness.
Leg it
To run or move quickly, especially to escape or get somewhere fast.
Example: We better leg it if we want to catch the train on time!
Note: It suggests a sense of urgency or speed in movement, typically in a hurried or hurriedly manner.
Leg work
Refers to the effort, groundwork, or initial investigation put into a task or project.
Example: I did all the leg work for the project, now we just need to finalize it.
Note: It highlights the preliminary or foundational work done before reaching a goal or completion.
Legless
Used to describe someone who is extremely drunk or incapacitated.
Example: After a few drinks, he was completely legless and couldn't even stand up.
Note: It humorously suggests a lack of control over one's body or movements due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Legroom
Referring to the amount of space available for one's legs, especially in vehicles or seating areas.
Example: I prefer sitting in the emergency exit row for the extra legroom on long flights.
Note: It specifically denotes the space allocated for comfortably extending one's legs, typically in transportation or seating arrangements.
Leg - Examples
Use the affected arm or leg.
Leg grammar
Leg - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: leg
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): legs, leg
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): leg
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Leg Contains 1 syllables: leg
Phonetic transcription: ˈleg
leg , ˈleg (The red syllable is stressed)
Leg - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Leg: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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