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footwear; shoes
A general term for anything worn on the feet, including shoes, sandals, slippers, and traditional Japanese footwear such as geta and zori.
A broad category word covering all types of footwear. More common in formal signs, traditional settings, and written instructions than in casual speech, where 靴 (shoes) is the default.
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Usage
Often seen on signs at temples, schools, and traditional buildings where shoes must be removed. While 靴 refers specifically to Western-style shoes, 履物 encompasses everything from 下駄 and 草履 to modern sneakers.