足あしの甲こう

noun

top of the foot; instep

Refers to the upper surface of the foot, from the toes to the ankle. The medical term 'dorsum of the foot' is a direct equivalent.

• 新あたらしい靴くつが足あしの甲こうに当あたって痛いたい。

  The new shoes press against the top of my foot and hurt.

• 足あしの甲こうの骨ほねを折おってしまった。

  I broke a bone in the top of my foot.