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足纏い (ashimatoi) Japanese meaning: hindrance | Kotomora

足あし纏まとい

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Meanings

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hindrance; burden; someone/something that gets in the way

Refers to a person or thing that impedes movement or progress, often used in the phrase 足纏いになる (to become a burden/hindrance).

See also: 荷物

彼かれはチームの足あし纏まといになっている。

Kanji

足leg, foot, be sufficient
纏wear, wrap, tie

Related words

荷に物もつ
荷物 is a physical load or baggage, while 足纏い is a figurative burden that hinders movement or progress.

Built from

He is a hindrance to the team.

この大おおきな荷に物もつが足あし纏まといだ。

This big luggage is a burden.

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Written forms

足あし纏まとい
Standard kanji spelling.
足あしまとい
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, also used.

Etymology

Compound of 足 (foot/leg) and 纏い (wrapping/tying), literally 'something tied to the feet', metaphorically a hindrance.