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.”

noun

A traditional Japanese wooden sandal raised on two supports, traditionally worn with a kimono.

"She wore geta and a summer kimono to the festival."

How to use geta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA raised wooden Japanese sandal worn with traditional dress.

Word forms

getas plural, geta plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Japanese geta (下駄).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for geta

eta beta zeta feta meta theta Greta Sveta Gaeta Geeta taffeta

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Frequently asked questions

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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