靴箱(くつばこ)

くつばこ
noun
shoe cabinet; shoe locker
1. shoe cabinet; shoe rack; getabako
A cabinet or storage unit for shoes, typically placed in the entrance area of homes, schools, and other buildings where shoes are removed.
靴(くつ)を靴箱(くつばこ)に入(い)れてください。
Please put your shoes in the shoe cabinet.
学校(がっこう)の靴箱(くつばこ)は番号(ばんごう)で決(き)まっている。
The shoe lockers at school are assigned by number.
玄関(げんかん)に大(おお)きな靴箱(くつばこ)を置(お)いている。
I have a large shoe cabinet in the entryway.

靴箱(くつばこ) is an essential piece of furniture in Japanese homes and facilities.

ALTERNATE TERMS:

  • 下駄箱(げたばこ): traditional term (literally "geta box")
  • シューズボックス: shoe box (loanword)

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 玄関(げんかん): home entryway
  • 学校(がっこう): school (students change to indoor shoes)
  • 銭湯(せんとう)/温泉(おんせん): public baths

RELATED TERMS:

  • 上履(うわば)き: indoor shoes
  • 玄関(げんかん): entrance, entryway
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Added 2026.2.3 16:20
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