Word details
くるぶし
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くるぶし.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Anatomy
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
Examples
丈の長いコートは、ほとんどくるぶしまで届いていた。
He was wearing a long black coat that reached almost to his ankles.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
踝
ankle
15 strokes
On
カ
Kun
くるぶし
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