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socks
Cloth coverings for the feet, usually worn inside shoes. Literally means 'under shoes.'
靴下 means socks, literally 'under shoes.'
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Cultural note
Keep socks clean and hole-free in Japan, as shoes are often removed indoors.
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Related:
靴 (shoes)
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ストッキング (stockings)
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タイツ (tights)
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足袋 (Japanese split-toe socks)
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靴紐 (shoelace)
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ソックス (socks)