Japanese word

スリッパ

Pronunciation

Romajisurippa

Meaning

  • nounslippers

Example

家でスリッパを履きます。ie de su ri ppa o ha ki ma su

I wear slippers at home.

Illustration for スリッパ (slippers)

More examples

来客用のスリッパを玄関に用意します。rai kyaku yō no su ri ppa o gen kan ni yō i shi ma su

I prepare slippers for guests at the entrance.

Core concept

Refers to lightweight footwear that protects the feet indoors and can be put on without fastening.

Common phrases

  • スリッパを履くsu ri ppa o ha ku

    put on slippers

  • スリッパを脱ぐsu ri ppa o nu gu

    take off slippers

Similar words

室内履きshitsunaihaki: Footwear designed for use inside a building, including slippers and indoor shoes.

Definition in Japanese

かかとを固定せず、足を滑り込ませて履く屋内用の履物。ka ka to o ko tei se zu ashi o sube ri ko ma se te ha ku oku nai yō no hakimono

Word origin

The Japanese word スリッパ (surippa, "slippers") comes from English slipper, which developed from slip and refers to footwear that slips onto the foot.

Usage tips

  • Japanese homes often provide slippers at the entrance because changing from outdoor shoes to indoor footwear marks the boundary between outside and inside.

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