靴のサイズ
kutsu no saizu
The English phrase "shoe sizes" is translated into Japanese as 靴のサイズ (kutsu no saizu).
This phrase refers to the measurements used to determine the correct fit of a shoe for a person's foot. In Japan, shoe sizes are commonly expressed in centimeters (センチ). You can ask someone for their size using the question 靴のサイズは何ですか？
What does it mean word for word?
The term サイズ (saizu) is a loanword from the English word "size".
How do you pronounce it?
kutsu no saizu
Did you know?
- Because Japanese shoe sizes are based on centimeters, a 'size 23' in Japan is much smaller than a 'size 23' in many other sizing systems.
- Because many Japanese people remove their shoes indoors, the phrase 靴のサイズ is often discussed in the context of スリッパ (slippers), which usually come in generic size ranges rather than exact centimeters.
- When shopping for 靴のサイズ, you may see the term 幅広 (habahiro), which refers to the width of the shoe rather than the length.
Examples in context
- 靴のサイズを教えてください。kutsu no saizu o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me your shoe size.
- この靴のサイズは合っていますか？kono kutsu no saizu wa atte imasu ka?Does this shoe size fit?
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are shopping for shoes together.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんは靴のサイズは何センチですか？Yui-san wa kutsu no saizu wa nan senchi desu ka?Yui, what is your shoe size in centimeters?
- 結衣 Yui私は23.5センチです。Watashi wa nijuu-san ten go senchi desu.I am 23.5 centimeters.
- 健太 Kenta僕と同じサイズですね。Boku to onaji saizu desu ne.That is the same size as me.
- 結衣 Yuiえっ、本当ですか？E, honto desu ka?Eh, really?
