サンダル

From English 'sandal'. サンダル refers to open footwear typically worn in warm weather.

Common expressions

• サンダルを履(は)く: to wear sandals
• サンダルを脱(ぬ)ぐ: to take off sandals
• サンダル履(ば)き: wearing sandals

Types

• ビーチサンダル: beach sandals, flip-flops
• 健康(けんこう)サンダル: health sandals (with bumps for foot massage)
• スポーツサンダル: sports sandals

Usage

Casual footwear inappropriate for formal settings. Unlike 草履(ぞうり) (traditional Japanese sandals), サンダル refers to Western-style sandals.