Meaning and Usage
The word "腿" (もも) specifically refers to the thigh or femur area of the leg. It is used both in anatomical contexts and in everyday conversation, such as describing body parts or food (like chicken thigh).
Common Collocations
- "腿の筋肉" (もものきんにく): thigh muscles, often used when talking about exercise or anatomy.
- "鶏の腿肉" (にわとりのももにく): chicken thigh meat, a common culinary term.
- "太い腿" (ふといもも): thick thigh, often describing physical strength or fitness.
Register and Nuance
"腿" is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When referring to food, it is common in menus and cooking. When referring to the body, it is straightforward and anatomical.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "腿" (もも) with "足" (あし), which means leg or foot in general. "腿" specifically means the upper part of the leg (thigh), so be careful to use it when you want to specify that part.