足 (Foot) Kanji Meaning Explained: It's NOT "Mouth(口) + Stop(止)"! (JLPT N5)
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In this video, we explain the meaning and origin of the Japanese Kanji 足 (Ashi) for JLPT learners. Do you think this kanji is made of "Mouth" (口) and "Stop" (止)? Think again!
We break down the true anatomical origin of 足: the top part is actually a "Knee" , and the bottom is a "Footprint"! We also reveal the fascinating logic behind why "Foot" also means "Sufficient" or "Enough" (足りる) in Japanese. Watch until the end for a mnemonic story that will make you never forget this JLPT N5 kanji!
Key Vocabulary from this lesson:
足 (Ashi) - Foot / Leg
足りる (Ta-riru) - To be Enough / Sufficient
満足 (Man-zoku) - Satisfaction (Full Legs)
蛇足 (Da-soku) - Unnecessary addition (Snake Legs)
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