What does 足音 mean?
足音 is a Japanese noun meaning “footsteps” in English. It is written as 足音 in kanji, あしおと in hiragana, and ashioto in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
廊下から足音が聞こえた。
I heard footsteps in the corridor.
足音を立てないように歩いた。
I walked so as not to make any noise with my feet.