靴下（くつした、kutsushita）
- socks

The Japanese word 靴下 靴下 refers to "socks". It is a garment worn on the feet, typically covering the ankle and sometimes extending higher up the leg. They are used for warmth, protection, and fashion.

⚫︎新しい靴下を買いました。 Translation: I bought new socks. ⚫︎靴下を洗濯しました。 Translation: I washed the socks. ⚫︎ 寒いので、分厚い靴下を履きました。 Translation: I wore thick socks because it was cold.

⚫︎You would use 靴下 in everyday conversations to talk about socks. ⚫︎It's a common word, and you can use it in various situations, whether you're talking about buying, wearing, washing, or simply seeing someone wearing socks.

⚫︎The standard way to write 靴下 is with the kanji 靴 (kutsu) meaning "shoes" and 下 (shita) meaning "below" or "under". ⚫︎The reading is くつした (kutsushita) in hiragana. ⚫︎It is almost always written with kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎There are no variations in okurigana.

There are no direct synonyms for socks. However, you might use more specific words if you want to describe different types of socks, such as: ⚫︎ソックス (sokkusu) - This is a loanword from English and is commonly used. ⚫︎タイツ (taitsu) - tights.

There are no direct antonyms for 靴下.

今日のコーデは、お気に入りの靴下から始めましょう。 ・Translation: Let's start today's outfit with our favorite socks. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests choosing your socks as the starting point for your clothing coordination.

その靴下、可愛いね！どこで買ったの？ ・Translation: Those socks are cute! Where did you buy them? ・Explanation: This sentence shows someone complimenting a pair of socks and asking about where to purchase them.

The word 靴下 is formed from two kanji: 靴 (kutsu), which means "shoes," and 下 (shita), which means "under" or "below." This combination suggests the idea of something worn under the shoes or covering the feet.