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geta

A woman wears traditional geta on a wooden walkway.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of traditional Japanese footwear: A "geta" is a form of sandal with a flat wooden base elevated from the ground by two (or sometimes one) wooden supports ("teeth"), held to the foot with a fabric thong that passes between the big toe and the second toe.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She wore a kimono and geta to the summer festival.
    • The sound of geta clacking on the pavement is distinctive.
    • Traditional geta are made from a single piece of wood.
Advanced Usage
  • Cultural Context: "Geta" are often associated with traditional Japanese attire like yukata or kimono, especially during festivals or in historical settings. They are not typically worn with modern Western clothing.
    • He felt the authentic experience was incomplete without donning a yukata and geta.
Variants and Related Words
  • Zori: Another type of traditional Japanese sandal, often more formal and made of finer materials like straw or leather, with a flat sole.
  • Okobo: A specific, very tall type of geta traditionally worn by maiko (apprentice geisha).
Synonyms
  • Clogs: A broader term for footwear with a thick, often wooden sole. However, "clogs" typically refer to European styles that enclose more of the foot, while "geta" are open sandals.
  • Wooden sandals: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
  • "Geta-bako": Literally "geta box," a traditional storage box for footwear.
  • "Ashida": A specific type of geta with teeth designed for rainy weather, functioning like rain pattens.
geta

A woman wears traditional geta on a wooden walkway.

Noun
  1. footwear usually with wooden soles

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