also: レッグ
Loanword from English 'leg', used for the body part. More common in fashion, fitness, or medical contexts; 脚 (あし) is the everyday word.
See also: 足 (あし)
This skirt is designed to make your legs look longer.
leg (of a race, competition, etc.)
Used in sports and competitions to refer to a stage or segment of a race, relay, or tournament.
I did leg presses at the gym.
I ran the first leg of the relay.
The European leg of the tour has ended.
Alternate spelling with a geminate consonant, reflecting English pronunciation more closely.
Borrowed from English 'leg'.