Meaning

Primary

Socks

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your shoes have something below them (or under them) that you wear. They're socks!

Reading

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

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings for both kanji. You've learned them already, so you should be able to read this word too!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 靴下をはく

    to put on socks

    靴下を脱ぐ

    to take off socks

    靴下を重ねる

    to layer socks

    靴下を買う

    to buy socks

Context Sentences

靴下三足で五百円だって!めっちゃ安い!

It says three pairs of socks for 500 yen. That's so cheap!

ナイロンの靴下はすべるから好きじゃない。

I don't like nylon socks because they are slippery.

ねえ、知ってた?クリスマスにサンタさんがプレゼントを入れてくれる靴下のこと、英語では 「クリスマスストッキングズ」って言うんだって!

Hey, did you know? In English, those socks that Santa Claus fills with gifts on Christmas are called "Christmas stockings"!

靴下をはいたら、今日は何が起きるのかビビッと分かった。

The moment I put on the socks, I suddenly knew exactly what was going to happen that day.

Kanji Composition