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

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.

「ああ、足が棒だよ。痛くて死にそう。」「言わんこっちゃない。だから、もっと歩きやすい靴を履けって最初に言ったじゃないか。」

"Ah, my feet are killing me." "Told you so! That’s why I told you to wear more comfortable shoes."

Kanji Composition