靴下
kutsushita[kɯ̟̊t͡sɨɕi̥ta̠]
The English word 'sock' is translated into Japanese as 靴下 (kutsushita).
靴下 refers to a covering for the foot.
Meaning: covering for the foot (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 靴下 is used for both the singular 'sock' and the plural 'socks' without changing its form.
How do you pronounce it?
kutsushita
Did you know?
- The traditional Japanese version of a 靴下 is called tabi, which features a split between the big toe and the others to accommodate thonged sandals.
- The word 靴下 literally translates to 'shoe-bottom' or 'under-shoes'.
- Certain high-end 靴下 are sold as gifts in Japan, often packaged as meticulously as jewelry or luxury sweets.
Examples in context
- 右の靴下が裏返しだよ。You have your right sock on wrong side out.This sentence is useful for noting that a right 靴下 is inside out.Tatoeba #189921 by bunbuku, translation #27077 by CK
- 靴下に穴が開いているよ。There is a hole in your sock.This sentence is useful for pointing out a hole in a 靴下.Tatoeba #179233 by bunbuku, translation #18089 by Zifre
- 靴下の片方、どこいった？Where's my other sock?This sentence is useful for asking about a missing 靴下.Tatoeba #11570838 by small_snow, translation #1605371 by fanty
- Watashi wa ashita kutsushita o kaimasu. (私は明日靴下を買います。)I will buy socks tomorrow.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are getting ready to go out.
- 陽葵 Himari新しい靴下、買ったんだよ。Atarashii kutsushita, kattan da yo.I bought new socks.
- 健太 Kenta本当だ、おしゃれな靴下だね。Hontou da, oshare na kutsushita da ne.Really, they are stylish socks.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、これ、お気に入りなの。Arigatou, kore, okiniri na no.Thank you, these are my favorites.
- 健太 Kentaよく似合っているよ、陽葵。Yoku niatte iru yo, Himari.They look good on you, Himari.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sock” translations and entries 靴下, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
