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VocabJLPT N1

heel

Noun

Definitions

1. heel (of a shoe)
2. heel
3. Heal

This katakana word comes from English "heel" and can refer to the heel of a shoe or foot. It is also used in the world of pro wrestling to mean a villain or "bad guy" character, contrasted with a hero or "face."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The heels wore down in just one day — the floors are way too hard!

Sentence 2

In the budget request, I also included heel repair costs for uniforms.

Sentence 3

Hey, isn't the rubber worn down on one of those heels?

Sentence 4

"The higher the heel, the stronger you feel" — that's only half true.

Sentence 5

I asked my friend, "Do you have any spare heel tips on you?"