Translation guide
A low stool for resting your feet on. In Japanese, the most common word is 足置き (ashioki), but other terms exist depending on context.
A low stool or support to rest your feet on while sitting.
The most common and general term for a footstool. Literally 'foot rest'.
ソファの前に足置きを置いた。
I put a footstool in front of the sofa.
Loanword from English, used especially in furniture catalogs or stylish contexts.
このフットスツールは革製です。
This footstool is made of leather.
Literally 'foot platform'. Can refer to a footstool or a step for reaching high places.
Primarily a step stool or stepladder, but sometimes used for a low footstool. More commonly implies stepping up.
Often implies a taller step stool rather than a low footrest.
I used a footstool to reach the high shelf.
踏み台に足をのせて靴を履いた。
I put my foot on the footstool and put on my shoes.