Meaning

Primary

Shoes

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

くつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. Huzzah!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 靴をはく

    to put on shoes

    靴を脱ぐ

    to take off shoes

    靴を選ぶ

    to choose shoes

    靴を買う

    to buy shoes

    靴をそろえる

    to line up shoes, to arrange shoes neatly (in an entryway, etc.)

Context Sentences

子供がすぐ靴をなくすから困っているんです。

I am having trouble because my kid loses his shoes quickly.

歩き方が悪いせいか、靴を買っても一年たたないうちにはきつぶしてしまう。

Perhaps it is because my walking style is bad, but my shoes get worn out within a year of buying them.

そろそろ新しい靴を買わなきゃ。

It's time to get new shoes.

Kanji Composition