noun
geta
Geta (noun) means a traditional Japanese wooden sandal raised on two supports, traditionally worn with a kimono. Example: “She wore geta and a summer kimono to the festival.”
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A traditional Japanese wooden sandal raised on two supports, traditionally worn with a kimono.
"Because of August he wears shorts and sandals, the Japanese geta sort called thongs."
— Hal Porter, Little old lady passing by (1963)
"She wore geta and a summer kimono to the festival."
How to use geta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raised wooden Japanese sandal worn with traditional dress.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Japanese geta (下駄).
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What does “geta” mean?
The word “geta” means a traditional Japanese wooden sandal raised on two supports, traditionally worn with a kimono. In plain terms, a raised wooden Japanese sandal worn with traditional dress.
How do you use “geta” in a sentence?
Here is “geta” used in a sentence: “She wore geta and a summer kimono to the festival.”
What part of speech is “geta”?
“Geta” is a noun.
Where does the word “geta” come from?
The word “geta” comes from Japanese. Borrowed directly from Japanese geta (下駄).
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