靴底(くつぞこ)

くつぞこ
noun
sole of a shoe
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)がすり減(へ)った。
The soles of my shoes are worn down.
靴底(くつぞこ)にガムがくっついた。
Gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
滑(すべ)りにくい靴底(くつぞこ)の靴(くつ)を選(えら)んだほうがいい。
You should choose shoes with non-slip soles.

FORMATION:
靴(くつ) (shoe) + 底(そこ) (bottom). Rendaku changes そこ to ぞこ.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 靴底(くつぞこ)がすり減(へ)る (soles wear down)
  • 靴底(くつぞこ)を張(は)り替(か)える (to resole shoes)
  • 靴底(くつぞこ)が厚(あつ)い (thick soles)
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