靴下(くつした)

くつした
noun
socks
clothing
1. socks
Cloth coverings for the feet, usually worn inside shoes. Literally means 'under shoes.'
靴下(くつした)を履(は)いてください。
Please put on socks.
白(しろ)い靴下(くつした)がありますか。
Do you have white socks?
靴下(くつした)に穴(あな)が開(あ)いています。
There's a hole in the sock.
I want to go buy socks, but where do they sell them?
At school, you have to wear white socks. It's hard because I wash them every day.

靴下(くつした) means socks, literally 'under shoes.'

Forms

靴(くつ) (shoes) + 下(した) (under)

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Cultural note

Keep socks clean and hole-free in Japan, as shoes are often removed indoors.