脚
きゃ
く
Meanings
1
counter for chairs or seats
Used to count chairs, seats, and similar items with legs. Not a general counter for furniture.
There are four chairs in this room.
2
Refers to the foot or leg, often in a more formal or technical context compared to あし. Commonly used in compound words.
The legs of this desk are made of metal.
Usage patterns
- 椅子が〈数〉脚あるthere are ... chairs
There are thirty chairs in the classroom.
- 脚を組むto cross one's legs
He sat with his legs crossed.
- 脚が長いto have long legs
That model has long legs.