足あし慣ならし

noun

walking practice; getting one's legs into shape

Specifically refers to walking or light exercise to condition the legs, often before a long walk, hike, or athletic event.

• 山やま登のぼりの前まえに足あし慣ならしをしておいたほうがいい。

  You should do some walking practice before climbing the mountain.

• 毎まい朝あさの散さん歩ぽは良よい足あし慣ならしになる。

  A morning walk every day is good for getting your legs into shape.

noun

warm-up; preparation

Extended figurative use: a preliminary activity that prepares one for a larger task, like a warm-up before a performance or a trial run before the real event.

• 本ほん番ばんの前まえに、ちょっとした足あし慣ならしとして短みじかいスピーチをした。

  Before the main event, I gave a short speech as a warm-up.

• この小ちいさなプロジェクトは、大おおきな仕し事ごとの足あし慣ならしになるだろう。

  This small project will serve as preparation for the big job.