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How do you say "socks" in Japanese?
靴下
kutsushita
In Japanese, "socks" is 靴下 (kutsushita).
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Pronunciation
靴下 is written using kanji. Romanised as kutsushita, it sounds roughly like "koo-tsoo-shee-tah" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Kutsushita combines kanji: shoe and below. Socks go under shoes and keep feet warm.
Example sentence
今日は新しい靴下を着ています。
Kyou wa atarashii Kutsushita wo kite imasu.
I am wearing a new socks today.
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How to remember 靴下
Kutsu = shoe, shita = below. Below the shoe.
Related words
- jeans ジーンズ jīnzu
- glove 手袋 tebukuro
- skirt スカート sukāto
- handbag ハンドバッグ handobaggu
- shorts ショートパンツ shōtopantsu
- coat コート kōto
- shoes 靴 kutsu
- dress ドレス doresu
- fabric 生地 kiji
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Questions about 靴下
How do you pronounce 靴下?
靴下 is romanised as kutsushita. Say it roughly like "koo-tsoo-shee-tah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 靴下 formal or casual?
靴下 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 靴下 written in Japanese?
靴下 is written using kanji. Kutsushita combines kanji: shoe and below.
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