The back part of the foot's sole, providing support and balance while walking or standing; it is also the anatomical region associated with the heel bone, known as the calcaneus, and is characterized by its thick and tough skin.
A traditional term for the heel that is less commonly used in modern language, often found in literary or historical contexts.
The rear section of a shoe's sole that typically elevates the foot, affecting posture and style, particularly in reference to high-heeled footwear.
The action of closely following someone by stepping directly behind them, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe pursuing someone’s footsteps or success.
An older expression referring to the heel, used regionally in western Japan, highlighting the cultural variations in terminology related to this part of the foot or footwear.
Example:
あんなにかかとの高い靴はいてたら、すぐに捻挫しちゃうよな。
A striking move in martial arts where the heel is forcefully lowered onto an opponent, typically performed in a downward motion.
A technique characterized by raising the leg and then slamming the heel down, often used to target an opponent's head or body in combat sports.
A maneuver that emphasizes the power of the heel, executed by elevating the leg before bringing it down sharply, typically aimed at incapacitating an adversary.