Japanese symbol for “footwork”
フットワーク
フットワーク
Romaji: futtowaaku
footwork
In Japanese, footwork is フットワーク (futtowaaku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n footwork (sports)
- n mobility; flexibility; adaptability
Other Japanese words for “footwork”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 足技 | あしわざ ashiwaza | foot technique (in judo, sumo wrestling, etc.); footwork |
| 足さばき | あしさばき ashisabaki | footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.) |
| 足運び | あしはこび ashihakobi | gait; manner of walking; footwork (e.g. in sport) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “footwork”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.