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rubber boots; rain boots; Wellington boots
Waterproof boots, typically made of rubber, worn in rainy weather, when working in muddy or wet conditions, or for outdoor activities. Also refers to tall boots in general.
Usage
In everyday Japanese, 長靴 most commonly refers to rubber rain boots. Children's rain boots in bright colors are especially associated with this word. For fashionable tall boots, ブーツ or ロングブーツ are more commonly used.
Common collocations
- 長靴を履く (put on / wear rain boots)
- ゴム長靴 (rubber boots — emphasizing the material)
- 子ども用の長靴 (children's rain boots)
Cultural note
長靴をはいた猫 (Puss in Boots) is the standard Japanese title for the famous fairy tale.