JLPT N1 Advanced
踵
「かかと」
The heel of a foot or shoe, also used in expressions for turning back
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1 Noun
Heel
Identifies the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle or the structured rear of footwear.
Example
新しい 靴 を 履いたら 、 かかと に 靴擦れ が できて しまった 。
I got a blister on my heel after wearing my new shoes.
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2 Noun (used in a set phrase)
To turn back / return
Refers to the heel specifically within the context of idioms describing a sudden return or retreat.
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