Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing "both legs" depends on context. The most common way is 両足 (ryouashi), but other expressions like 両脚 (ryoukyaku) or 両下肢 (ryoukashi) are used in medical or formal contexts. For actions involving both legs, specific verbs or phrases are often used.
Referring to both legs in everyday situations, such as injuries, standing, or wearing something.
The most common and versatile term for 'both legs' or 'both feet'. Used in daily conversation.
He broke both legs.
Please stand on both legs.
Also means 'both legs', but slightly more formal or anatomical. Often used in medical or technical contexts.
I have numbness in both legs.
Medical term for 'both lower limbs'. Used in clinical settings.
Muscle strength in both lower limbs is decreasing.
Describing actions performed with both legs together.
Pattern meaning 'with both legs/feet'. Used with verbs like 跳ぶ (jump), 蹴る (kick), etc.
He jumped with both legs.
He kicked the ball with both feet.
Literally 'with both legs together', often used for jumping or landing.
Please jump with both feet together.
Talking about putting on or wearing something on both legs, like pants, socks, or shoes.
Pattern for wearing something on both feet/legs (shoes, socks, pants). The verb 履く (haku) is used for items below the waist.
I put socks on both feet.
Please put shoes on both feet.
Emphasizes 'both legs' when something applies to each leg individually.
I'm wearing the same socks on both feet.
Describing conditions where both legs are affected, such as paralysis or amputation.
両足 (ryouashi) is the everyday word for 'both legs/feet'. 両脚 (ryoukyaku) is more formal and often used in medical or anatomical contexts. In casual speech, 両足 is preferred.
In Japanese, if it's clear from context that both legs are involved, you can simply say 足 (ashi) without 両 (ryou). For example, 'I broke my leg' might be 足を骨折した, even if both are broken, unless you need to emphasize 'both'.