What does 足元 mean?
足元 is a Japanese noun meaning “one's feet” or “footing” in English. It can also be translated as “one's step (as in 'watch your step')” depending on context. It is written as 足元 in kanji, あしもと in hiragana, and ashimoto in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
足元に気をつけてください。
Please watch your step.
飲み過ぎて足元がふらふらする。
I've drunk too much and I'm unsteady on my feet.