noun
Refers to the raised fibers or hair-like surface on textiles such as carpets, velvet, or towels.
このカーペットは毛足が長くて柔らかい。
This carpet has a long pile and is soft.
noun
hair growth; length of hair
Describes how hair grows or its length, often used in contexts like animal fur or human body hair.
この犬は毛足が短いので手入れが楽だ。
This dog has short hair, so it's easy to groom.
noun
hairy legs
Specifically refers to legs that are covered with hair; a straightforward compound of 毛 (hair) and 足 (leg).
彼は毛足が濃いのを気にしている。
He is self-conscious about his hairy legs.
Compound of 毛 (ke, 'hair') and 足 (ashi, 'foot; leg'). The meaning 'pile of fabric' is a metaphorical extension from the idea of hair-like fibers.