足抜き

あしぬき

Meanings

1. Noun geisha, prostitute, etc. absconding without repaying indenture loans
2. escape from a difficult situation
3. stealthy footsteps See also: 抜き足 (ぬきあし).

Kanji

• 足 foot. Read as あし.
• 抜 pull out. Read as ぬき.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists