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.

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

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
  • 靴底(くつぞこ)が滑(すべ)る: soles are slippery

RELATED WORDS:

  • 中敷(なかじ)き: insole
  • かかと: heel (of a shoe)
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Added 2026.3.7 17:59 · Revised 2026.3.25 14:40
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