～足
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Counter for pairs of shoes, socks, or footwear. Attaches to numbers to count items, e.g., 『一足』 (issoku, 'one pair'), 『二足』 (nisoku, 'two pairs').
Theme
At a shoe store in Tokyo, User is shopping for new sneakers with their friend Ken, who is helping them choose the right size and style.
～足
～そく
counter for shoes
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine counting shoes on your feet: one foot, two feet — each foot wears a shoe, so 『足』 (soku, 'counter for shoes') helps count pairs. 'Sock' sounds like 'soku' — think of socks and shoes together!
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's customary to remove shoes indoors, so counting shoes with 『足』 (soku) is common when buying footwear or organizing at home. You might hear 『靴を二足買いました』 (kutsu o nisoku kaimashita, 'I bought two pairs of shoes').
Forms
Base: ～足Counter for pairs of shoes, socks, or footwear. Attaches to numbers to count items, e.g., 『一足』 (issoku, 'one pair'), 『二足』 (nisoku, 'two pairs').