草履

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 草履 (ぞうり) uses grass 草 and footwear 履, read ぞうり, for traditional Japanese thong sandals.
• Basic usage: They are worn with a summer kimono or arranged at an entrance for guests.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Traditional form rather than any sandal
  • 草履 has a culturally specific flat sole and thong construction and does not name all open footwear.