WORD DETAIL
革靴
かわぐつ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: In
革靴(かわぐつ), leather革and shoe靴combine to denote leather shoes. - Basic usage:
革靴denotes leather shoes.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Shoes defined by material
- It is distinct from footwear in general and from leather as a material;
革靴はmakes that shoe type the topic.
- It is distinct from footwear in general and from leather as a material;