Japanese Word · Intermediate
一挙手一投足
each and every individual action, every movement
Pronunciation: [ik̚ʲkʲo̞ɕɨ it̚to̞ːso̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
each and every individual action, every movement
Example
彼は相撲力士の一挙手一投足に注目するよ。
He pays attention to every movement of a sumo wrestler.
Practice tips
- Practice 一挙手一投足 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.