“Lightness of foot” in Japanese
Short answer
Lightness of foot in Japanese is “変わり身” (kawarimi). Full meaning: change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot, ability to dodge out of the way of an attack.
Other ways to say “Lightness of foot” in Japanese
変り身
kawarimi change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot, ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
かわり身
kawarimi change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot, ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
カワリミ
kawarimi change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot, ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
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