たこ

noun

callus; corn

Refers to thickened, hardened skin from repeated friction or pressure, such as on hands or feet. In everyday use, たこ is the standard term.

• ギターを弾ひきすぎて指ゆびにたこができた。

  I got a callus on my finger from playing the guitar too much.

• 新あたらしい靴くつで歩あるいたら、かかとにたこができて痛いたい。

  After walking in new shoes, I got a corn on my heel and it hurts.