What does 足取り mean?
足取り is a Japanese noun meaning “gait; walk; stride; pace” in English. It can also be translated as “trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal)” depending on context. It is written as 足取り in kanji, あしどり in hiragana, and ashidori in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼女の足取りは妖精のように軽やかだった。
Her footsteps were as light as a fairy's.
警察は容疑者の足取りがまだつかめていない。
The police have found no trace of the suspect yet.