靴・沓・履・鞋|くつkutsu[2]odaka (tail-high)

JLPT N5approx.Common
Which spelling to use
靴靴 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners; it is written with kanji alone.
沓沓 is a less common written form that is rarely used. Beginners should use 靴 instead.
履履 is a less common written form that is rarely used. Beginners should use 靴 instead.
鞋鞋 is a less common written form that is rarely used. Beginners should use 靴 instead.
Definitions
  1. nounshoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
    くつは革かわでつくられている。↗
    The shoes are made of leather.
Japanese definitions
  1. (くつ)布ぬのや皮かわを材料ざいりょうとし、足あしを包つつむように作つくられた履物はきもの。
Kanji in this word
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