Japanese word

靴

Pronunciation

Romajikutsu

Meaning

  • nounshoe

Example

この靴は軽いです。ko no kutsu wa karu i de su

These shoes are light.

Illustration for 靴 (shoe)

More examples

新しい靴を買いました。atara shi i kutsu o ka i ma shi ta

I bought new shoes.

店で靴を試着します。mise de kutsu o shi chaku shi ma su

I try on shoes at the store.

Core concept

It is something worn on the feet to protect them and make walking easier.

Common phrases

  • 靴を履くkutsu o ha ku

    put on shoes

  • 靴を脱ぐkutsu o nu gu

    take off shoes

  • 靴を買うkutsu o ka u

    buy shoes

  • 靴のサイズkutsu no sa i zu

    shoe size

Similar words

履物hakimono: A general term for items worn on the feet for protection, comfort, or support.
シューズshūzu: A loanword commonly used for a shoe, especially in sports and product names.

Definition in Japanese

足を覆って保護し、歩行を助けるために履くもの。ashi o ō tte ho go shi ho kō o tasu ke ru ta me ni ha ku mo no

Word origin

The Japanese word 靴 (kutsu, "shoe") has an uncertain origin, while the kanji uses 革 (kawa, "leather") as its meaning element and 化 (ka, "change") as its sound element.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 靴 (kutsu, "shoe") can refer to one shoe, a pair, or shoes in general because nouns usually do not show number.

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