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足固め 【あしがため】

  1. [n] groundwork; preparation
  2. [n] walking practice; strengthening one's legs
  3. [n] leg hold (wrestling, judo, etc.)
  4. [n] wooden beam that joins underfloor pillars
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
足 Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear ソク あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す 1
固 Harden, Set, Clot, Curdle コ かた.める, かた.まる, かた.まり, かた.い 4