English–Japanese

“thonged sandals” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizōri

Example

着物に草履を合わせます。ki mono ni zō ri o a wa se ma su

I pair traditional Japanese sandals with a kimono.

Illustration for 草履 (thonged sandals)

How to say “thonged sandals” in Japanese

“Thonged sandals” in Japanese is 草履 (zōri).

Presents a flat sole held to the foot by a strap that passes between the toes.

Full entry for 草履: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 草履

夏祭りには草履を履いて行きます。natsu matsu ri ni wa zō ri o ha i te i ki ma su

I wear zori to the summer festival.

Tips for using 草履

  • In English descriptions of Japanese clothing, zori is often contrasted with geta because zori has a flat sole while geta has raised wooden teeth.

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