Last Updated：2025/11/20

While standing up or walking, running, etc. / (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.

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on one's feet

Source Word

on one's feet

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

立っている状態、あるいは歩行や走行中の状態 / 立てる力がある、健康で回復している状態（病後などに用いられる表現）

In retail, one is usually on one's feet for most of the day.

小売業では、従業員は通常、一日の大半を立って過ごします。

Sense（1）

While standing up or walking, running, etc.

He's very quick on his feet.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.

Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.

Sense（3）

(idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.

The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet.

Sense（4）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, feet.