What does 一足 mean?
一足 is a Japanese noun meaning “a moment (ahead or behind)” in English. It is written as 一足 in kanji, ひとあし in hiragana, and hitoashi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
NoteMostly in 一足先に (a little ahead) and 一足遅く (a moment too late).
Example sentences
一足先に帰ります。
I'll head home a little ahead of you.
一足遅かった。
I was a moment too late.