A1 Idiom Neutral

足が棒になる

ashi ga bou ni naru

Legs feel like lead

Meaning

To have very tired legs after a lot of walking or standing.

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Cultural Background

Walking is the primary way to get around cities, making this a very common complaint. The feeling of stiff legs is universal, but the metaphors used vary by language.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you're tired!

Meaning

To have very tired legs after a lot of walking or standing.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you're tired!

Test Yourself

Which word completes the idiom?

{足|あし}が__になる。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {棒|ぼう}

The idiom is '{足|あし}が{棒|ぼう}になる', meaning legs become stiff like sticks.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which word completes the idiom? Choose A1

{足|あし}が__になる。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {棒|ぼう}

The idiom is '{足|あし}が{棒|ぼう}になる', meaning legs become stiff like sticks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is specifically for legs.

Related Phrases

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{足|あし}が{棒|ぼう}

synonym

Stiff legs

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