Quick answer
～足 (～そく (soku)) means "counter for pairs of footwear". The reading is ～そく (soku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
counter for pairs of footwear
Also : pair of shoes
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The word ～足 (～そく) means 'counter for shoes'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for shoes.
Example Sentences
新しい靴を三足まとめて購入しました。
あたらしいくつをさんそくまとめてこうにゅうしました。
I bought three pairs of new shoes all at once.
この店には様々なサイズの靴が何足もある。
このみせにはさまざまなさいずのくつがなんそくもある。
This store has many pairs of shoes in various sizes.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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