Japanese

くつ
Meaning: shoes; footwear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

靴

Example sentences

I went out wearing new shoes.
この靴は私には少し小さい。
These shoes are a bit small for me.
新しい靴がほしい。
I want new shoes.
新しい靴を買いました。
I bought new shoes.
この靴は私の足にぴったり合っています。
These shoes fit my feet perfectly.
この靴はいくらですか?
How much are these shoes?
彼女は靴のひもをきつく結んだ。
She tied her shoelaces tightly.
家に入るときは、玄関で靴を脱いでください。
When entering the house, please take off your shoes at the entrance.
靴をきちんと並べてください。
Please line up your shoes properly.
玄関で靴を脱いでください。
Please take off your shoes at the entrance.

Usage Notes

A general term for footwear that covers the foot.

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