Japanese Word · Intermediate
足手まとい
burden, impediment
Pronunciation: [a̠ɕi̥te̞ma̠to̞i]
Meaning
burden, impediment
Example
足手まといになる
to become a burden
Practice tips
- Practice 足手まとい out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.