also: べたあし
noun
flat feet; flatfoot
Colloquial term for flat feet (扁平足). Often used in casual conversation or self-description.
See also: 扁平足
彼はベタ足だから、長時間歩くと疲れやすい。
He has flat feet, so he gets tired easily when walking for a long time.
ベタ足の人は、アーチサポートのある靴を選ぶといいらしい。
People with flat feet should apparently choose shoes with arch support.
Compound of ベタ (flat, sticky, or solid) and 足 (foot). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely derives from the image of the entire sole sticking flat to the ground.