How to Say ‘Sole / underside’ in Japanese
うら
ura
[oo-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [うら] means “underside/back side” in general. In soccer, [足のうら] = “sole” for stopping the ball.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You’ll often see drills specifically for [足のうら] control because it helps kids stop the ball safely and simply.
Phrase Breakdown
うら
ura
[oo-rah]
back side; underside
うら means the reverse/underside. In soccer basics, it often appears in 足のうら (the sole) for stopping/rolling the ball.
うらを使ってボールをとめよう。
Let’s use the underside (sole) to stop the ball.
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