Meaning
Can mean someone runs fast, or that food perishes quickly.
Cultural Background
Food safety is paramount due to humidity. Sports culture values speed in track and field. Idioms often use body parts to describe abstract concepts.
Context is key
Always check if the subject is a person or food.
Meaning
Can mean someone runs fast, or that food perishes quickly.
Context is key
Always check if the subject is a person or food.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
A) この牛乳は足が速い。 B) この車は足が速い。
Food can have 'fast feet', but cars cannot.
Fill in the blank.
彼は陸上選手で、とても＿＿＿。
Context implies athletic speed.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesA) この牛乳は足が速い。 B) この車は足が速い。
Food can have 'fast feet', but cars cannot.
彼は陸上選手で、とても＿＿＿。
Context implies athletic speed.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is only for people or food.
Related Phrases
足がつく
similarTo be caught/traced
足が出る
similarTo go over budget
