(くつぞこ)

くつぞこ
noun
sole of a shoe
clothing
1. sole of a shoe; bottom of a shoe
The bottom part of a shoe that contacts the ground.
靴底(くつぞこ)すり()った
The soles of my shoes are worn down.
靴底(くつぞこ)ガムくっついた
Gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
You should choose shoes with non-slip soles.

The bottom surface of a shoe that makes contact with the ground. Often discussed in the context of shoe wear, repair, or traction.

Forms

(くつ) (shoe) + (そこ) (bottom). Rendaku changes そこ to ぞこ.

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