足あし継つぎ

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Meanings

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stool; stepladder

archaic

Archaic term for a stool or stepladder used to reach high places. Cross-referenced with 踏み台.

踏ふみ台だい
Modern common word for a step stool or stepladder. 足継ぎ is its archaic equivalent.

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In old houses, a stool was used to reach high shelves.

足あし

Compound of 足 (foot/leg) and 継ぎ (joining/connecting), literally 'foot-joiner', referring to a device that extends one's reach.