ビーチサンダル

びーちさんだる
noun
beach sandals; flip-flops
clothing
1. beach sandals; flip-flops; thong sandals
Simple rubber or plastic sandals held on by a V-shaped strap between the toes, worn at the beach, pool, or around the house in summer.
夏(なつ)はビーチサンダルが楽(らく)だ。
In summer, flip-flops are comfortable.
海(うみ)に行(い)くのでビーチサンダルを買(か)った。
I bought flip-flops because I'm going to the beach.
ビーチサンダルのまま遠(とお)くまで歩(ある)くと足(あし)が疲(つか)れる。
Walking a long way in flip-flops makes your feet tired.

A Japanese-made English term ("beach" + "sandal"). Often shortened to ビーサン in casual speech.

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Usage

ビーチサンダル are seen as casual, warm-weather footwear and are generally not worn to school, work, or formal occasions.