スリッパ
When you go to someone's house in Japan, you usually take off your shoes at the entrance. Then you often change into slippers, called スリッパ (surippa). These are for wearing inside the house.
You'll also find スリッパ in places like hotels, some restaurants, and public restrooms. It's a common item you'll see everywhere.
When you enter a Japanese home, you usually take off your outdoor shoes. Then, you might put on slippers, which are called スリッパ (surippa). This is a common custom in Japan to keep the house clean. You'll also find slippers in hotels, some restaurants, and public baths. Sometimes, there are even special slippers for the bathroom! So, if you see スリッパ, you know it's time to get cozy and keep things tidy.
You've probably noticed that Japanese homes, and even some businesses, have a custom of taking off shoes at the entrance. This is where スリッパ (surippa), or slippers, come in handy! When you visit someone's home, you'll often be offered a pair of slippers to wear indoors.
It's important to know that there are often separate slippers for the bathroom called トイレのスリッパ (toire no surippa). Make sure to switch to these when using the restroom and then switch back to the regular house slippers afterward.
Understanding this custom and using スリッパ correctly is a simple but important part of Japanese etiquette. It shows respect for your host's home and keeps the living areas clean.
When entering a Japanese home, it's customary to remove your shoes at the genkan (entranceway). After taking off your outdoor shoes, you'll often be offered a pair of slippers to wear inside. These slippers, called スリッパ (surippa), are used to keep the house clean and cozy. It's a small but significant part of Japanese etiquette, showing respect for the household. Remember to take them off if you enter a tatami room or use the restroom, where special slippers are sometimes provided.
§ Understanding スリッパ
You're learning Japanese, and today we're looking at a common word you'll hear and use: スリッパ (surippa). This is a loanword from English, meaning 'slippers'. It's a B1 level word, so it's quite useful for everyday conversation.
- Japanese Word
- スリッパ (surippa)
- Meaning
- Slippers
§ Basic Usage
Using スリッパ is pretty straightforward. It functions just like the English word 'slippers'. You can talk about putting them on, taking them off, or where they are.
玄関でスリッパを履いてください。
Translation hint: Please put on your slippers at the entrance.
このスリッパはとても暖かいです。
Translation hint: These slippers are very warm.
§ Particles with スリッパ
When using スリッパ, you'll often see it paired with common Japanese particles.
を (o): Used as a direct object marker.
スリッパを脱いでください。
Translation hint: Please take off your slippers.
が (ga): Used to mark the subject of a sentence, or sometimes with verbs like 'aru' (to exist/be).
ここにスリッパがあります。
Translation hint: There are slippers here.
の (no): Used to show possession or modify a noun.
お客様用のスリッパです。
Translation hint: These are slippers for guests.
§ Japanese Culture and Slippers
You'll encounter スリッパ in various situations in Japan:
At home: Japanese households always have slippers for indoor use. It's a way to keep the floors clean and to distinguish indoor and outdoor spaces.
家ではいつもスリッパを履きます。
Translation hint: I always wear slippers at home.
In restrooms: It's very common to find a separate pair of slippers specifically for the toilet. This is to maintain hygiene.
トイレのスリッパを使いましょう。
Translation hint: Let's use the toilet slippers.
At some traditional inns (ryokan): You'll be provided with slippers to wear inside the building.
旅館では畳の部屋でスリッパを脱ぎます。
Translation hint: In a ryokan, you take off slippers in tatami rooms.
§ Common Phrases with スリッパ
Here are some useful phrases you might hear or use:
スリッパを履く (surippa o haku): To put on slippers.
スリッパを脱ぐ (surippa o nugu): To take off slippers.
スリッパに履き替える (surippa ni hakikaeru): To change into slippers.
お客様用スリッパ (okyaku-sama-you surippa): Guest slippers.
外から帰ったら、スリッパに履き替えます。
Translation hint: When I come home from outside, I change into slippers.
§ What are スリッパ?
Alright, let's talk about スリッパ (surippa). This is a pretty straightforward one for English speakers because it's a loanword, directly from "slippers." You'll hear this word constantly in Japan, especially in homes, traditional inns (ryokan), and even some offices or schools.
The Japanese love their slippers. It's a key part of their custom of taking off outdoor shoes when entering a building. スリッパ are provided to keep your feet warm and clean, and to keep the floors clean.
§ Examples using スリッパ
Let's see スリッパ in action. These examples will give you a good idea of how to use it naturally.
家に帰ったら、まずスリッパを履きます。
お客様用のスリッパはどこですか？
このスリッパは少し小さいです。
§ Similar words and when to use スリッパ
While スリッパ is the most common word for slippers, there are a few other terms you might come across. It's important to know the nuances so you use the right word at the right time.
- ルームシューズ (ruumu shuuzu): This is another loanword, meaning "room shoes." It's pretty much a direct synonym for スリッパ. You'll hear it used interchangeably, though スリッパ is arguably more common in everyday conversation. There's no major difference in meaning; sometimes "room shoes" might imply a slightly more stylish or comfortable indoor shoe, but often they refer to the exact same thing.
- 上履き (uwabaki): This term specifically refers to indoor shoes worn in schools or sometimes certain workplaces. These are usually plimsolls or similar light, fabric shoes. You wouldn't typically call them スリッパ, as スリッパ are usually more open-backed and meant for casual wear around a home. If you're talking about shoes for indoor school use, always use 上履き.
- 草履 (zōri) / 下駄 (geta): These are traditional Japanese footwear. While they are sometimes worn indoors in very traditional settings (like specific parts of a ryokan or temple), they are generally for outdoor use with traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos. They are definitely not スリッパ. Don't confuse them.
So, when do you use スリッパ? Pretty much anytime you're talking about the soft, open-backed footwear you wear indoors after taking off your outdoor shoes. If you're at someone's house, a hotel, a guesthouse, or even some clinics, and they offer you something for your feet indoors, it's almost certainly スリッパ.
Here's a quick summary:
- Use スリッパ for general indoor slippers, especially in homes and hotels.
- You can also use ルームシューズ, it's almost the same as スリッパ.
- Use 上履き only for indoor school shoes.
- Avoid 草履 or 下駄 unless you're talking about traditional Japanese outdoor footwear.
Understanding this distinction will help you sound more natural and avoid any misunderstandings about what kind of footwear you're referring to. Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!
How Formal Is It?
"学校では上履きに履き替えます。"
"お客様用のスリッパをご用意しております。"
"ちょっとそこまでつっかけで行こう。"
"ぞうさんスリッパを履いてお部屋を歩こうね。"
"近所のコンビニにサボで買い物に行った。"
حقيقة ممتعة
The word 'スリッパ' (surippa) is a direct loanword from the English word 'slippers'. Many Japanese words for Western items are loanwords, often adapted to fit Japanese phonetics.
مستوى الصعوبة
Katakana word, straightforward reading.
Katakana word, relatively simple to write.
Easy to pronounce for English speakers.
Clear pronunciation, easy to recognize.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Particle に (ni) to indicate place of action (wearing something).
お家に入る時にスリッパを履きます。 (When entering a house, you wear slippers.)
Particle で (de) to indicate location where something exists or is provided.
この旅館ではスリッパが用意されています。 (Slippers are provided at this ryokan.)
Te-form + ください (kudasai) for polite requests.
スリッパを脱いで上がってください。 (Please take off your slippers and come up.)
Particle 用 (yō) meaning 'for the purpose of' or 'for use in'.
トイレ用のスリッパがあります。 (There are slippers for the toilet.)
Verb 履きます (hakimasu) for wearing items on the feet (shoes, socks, slippers).
スリッパを履きます。 (I wear slippers.)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
家に入る時はスリッパを履いてください。
When entering the house, please wear slippers.
このスリッパはとても暖かいです。
These slippers are very warm.
お客様用のスリッパがあります。
There are slippers for guests.
私のスリッパはどこですか？
Where are my slippers?
新しいスリッパを買いました。
I bought new slippers.
お風呂上りはスリッパを履きます。
I wear slippers after a bath.
スリッパは玄関に置いてあります。
The slippers are kept at the entrance.
冬は厚いスリッパがいいです。
Thick slippers are good in winter.
家に入る時はスリッパに履き替えてください。
Please change into slippers when entering the house.
このスリッパはとても履き心地が良いです。
These slippers are very comfortable to wear.
お客様用のスリッパを用意しています。
I have prepared slippers for guests.
ホテルの部屋に使い捨てのスリッパがありました。
There were disposable slippers in the hotel room.
彼はいつも家でスリッパを履いています。
He always wears slippers at home.
新しいスリッパを買いたいです。
I want to buy new slippers.
このスリッパは少し小さいです。
These slippers are a bit small.
スリッパはどこにありますか？
Where are the slippers?
日本では、家に上がる際に靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。
In Japan, it's common to take off your shoes when entering a house and change into slippers.
お客様用のスリッパは玄関の棚にあります。
Guest slippers are on the shelf by the entrance.
ホテルの部屋には使い捨てのスリッパが用意されていました。
The hotel room provided disposable slippers.
このスリッパはとても軽くて履きやすいです。
These slippers are very light and comfortable to wear.
寒い冬の朝には、温かいスリッパが欠かせません。
Warm slippers are essential on cold winter mornings.
彼はバスルーム用のスリッパを買いに行った。
He went to buy slippers for the bathroom.
足元が冷えるので、常にスリッパを履くようにしています。
My feet get cold, so I always try to wear slippers.
引っ越し祝いに素敵なデザインのスリッパをプレゼントしました。
I gave a beautifully designed pair of slippers as a housewarming gift.
日本では、家に上がる時に靴を脱いでスリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。
In Japan, it is common to take off your shoes when entering a house and change into slippers.
〜時に (toki ni) - when; 〜のが一般的です (no ga ippan desu) - it is common to do something
来客用に新しいスリッパをいくつか買っておきました。
I bought some new slippers for guests.
〜用に (yō ni) - for the purpose of; 〜ておきました (te okimashita) - did something in advance
この旅館のスリッパはとても快適で、歩きやすいです。
The slippers at this ryokan (Japanese inn) are very comfortable and easy to walk in.
〜やすい (yasui) - easy to do
冬は足元が冷えるので、暖かいスリッパが手放せません。
In winter, my feet get cold, so I can't do without warm slippers.
〜ので (node) - because; 〜が手放せません (ga tebanasemasen) - can't do without
トイレには専用のスリッパが置いてあります。
There are special slippers placed in the toilet.
〜には (ni wa) - in/at (for location/purpose); 〜が置いてあります (ga oite arimasu) - something is placed (and left there)
うっかりスリッパを履いたまま外に出てしまいました。
I accidentally went outside with my slippers on.
うっかり (ukkari) - carelessly, by mistake; 〜まま (mama) - as is, without changing; 〜てしまいました (te shimaimashita) - did something by accident/regrettably
彼女はいつも可愛い動物柄のスリッパを履いています。
She always wears cute animal-patterned slippers.
〜柄 (gara) - pattern; 〜を履いています (o haite imasu) - is wearing (on feet/legs)
このスリッパは洗濯機で洗えるので、お手入れが簡単です。
These slippers can be washed in a washing machine, so they are easy to care for.
〜ので (node) - because; 〜が簡単です (ga kantan desu) - something is easy
日本では、家に上がる際に靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。
In Japan, it is common to take off your shoes when entering a house and change into slippers.
際に (sai ni) means 'at the time of' or 'when'.
お客様用のスリッパは玄関の棚にございますので、ご自由にお使いください。
Guest slippers are on the shelf by the entrance, so please feel free to use them.
ご自由にお使いください (go jiyuu ni otsukai kudasai) means 'please feel free to use them'.
この旅館では、温泉に入る前に専用のスリッパに履き替える必要があります。
At this ryokan (Japanese inn), you need to change into special slippers before entering the hot spring.
必要がある (hitsuyou ga aru) means 'it is necessary to'.
床が冷たいので、冬の間は家の中で常にスリッパを履いています。
The floor is cold, so I always wear slippers inside the house during winter.
常に (tsune ni) means 'always'.
病院や学校など、公共の場所でもスリッパに履き替える習慣があります。
There is a custom of changing into slippers even in public places like hospitals and schools.
習慣がある (shuukan ga aru) means 'there is a custom of'.
新しく購入したスリッパは、とても履き心地が良いです。
The new slippers I bought are very comfortable to wear.
履き心地が良い (hakigokochi ga yoi) means 'comfortable to wear'.
トイレ用のスリッパと、他の部屋用のスリッパは分けて使うのが衛生的です。
It is hygienic to use separate slippers for the toilet and other rooms.
分けて使う (wakete tsukau) means 'to use separately'.
彼女は誕生日プレゼントとして、ふわふわの暖かいスリッパを贈りました。
She gave fluffy, warm slippers as a birthday present.
贈る (okuru) means 'to give (as a gift)'.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
スリッパを履いてください。
Please put on the slippers.
玄関でスリッパに履き替える。
Change into slippers at the entrance.
このスリッパは柔らかい。
These slippers are soft.
来客用のスリッパがあります。
There are slippers for guests.
スリッパはどこですか？
Where are the slippers?
トイレのスリッパを使う。
Use the toilet slippers.
このスリッパは少し小さい。
These slippers are a little small.
スリッパをきれいに保つ。
Keep the slippers clean.
新しいスリッパを買った。
I bought new slippers.
スリッパを間違えて履いた。
I put on the wrong slippers by mistake.
يُخلط عادةً مع
While 'sandals' are open-toed footwear, 'スリッパ' specifically refers to indoor slippers. You wouldn't typically wear スリッパ outside.
'Kutsu' is the general term for shoes, worn both indoors and outdoors. 'スリッパ' is a specific type of indoor footwear.
'Geta' are traditional Japanese wooden clogs, which are very different in appearance and use from 'スリッパ'.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"スリッパを履く"
To wear slippers.
家に入るときはスリッパを履いてくださいね。
neutral"スリッパを脱ぐ"
To take off slippers.
寝るときはスリッパを脱ぎます。
neutral"来客用スリッパ"
Guest slippers.
お客様が来た時に、来客用スリッパを出します。
neutral"トイレ用スリッパ"
Toilet slippers.
日本の家では、トイレに専用のトイレ用スリッパがあることが多いです。
neutral"スリッパを揃える"
To arrange slippers neatly.
脱いだスリッパはきれいに揃えましょう。
neutral"スリッパに履き替える"
To change into slippers.
玄関で靴を脱いで、スリッパに履き替えます。
neutral"学校用スリッパ"
School slippers (often for indoor use in schools).
日本の学校では、室内で学校用スリッパを履きます。
neutral"病院用スリッパ"
Hospital slippers.
病院では、履き心地の良い病院用スリッパが用意されています。
neutral"スリッパで歩く"
To walk in slippers.
彼は家の中をスリッパで歩き回ります。
neutral"ふわふわのスリッパ"
Fluffy slippers.
冬は足元が冷えるので、ふわふわのスリッパが気持ちいいです。
neutralسهل الخلط
Many learners confuse this with 'tea' in a general sense, but it specifically refers to Japanese green tea.
While 'tea' in English can refer to any kind of tea (black, green, herbal), 'ocha' in Japanese almost exclusively means green tea. If you want to specify other types of tea, you need to add a modifier, e.g., 紅茶 (koucha) for black tea.
日本人は毎日お茶を飲みます。(Nihonjin wa mainichi ocha o nomimasu.) - Japanese people drink (green) tea every day.
It can mean 'It's okay,' 'I'm fine,' 'No problem,' or 'Are you okay?' depending on context, which can be tricky for learners.
The meaning shifts based on intonation and context. As a question, it asks if someone is alright. As an answer, it asserts that everything is fine or that something is acceptable.
転んだ？大丈夫？ (Koronda? Daijoubu?) - You fell down? Are you okay? 大丈夫です、問題ありません。(Daijoubu desu, mondai arimasen.) - I'm fine, no problem.
Learners often use this broadly for anything 'difficult,' but it can also imply 'impossible' or 'hard to understand,' which might be too strong.
While it means difficult, using it for simple inconveniences might sound overdramatic. Sometimes, できません (dekimasen - I can't) or ちょっと無理です (chotto muri desu - it's a bit impossible) is more appropriate for expressing inability without implying extreme difficulty.
この漢字は難しいですね。(Kono kanji wa muzukashii desu ne.) - This kanji is difficult, isn't it?
Often translated as 'happy,' but it more accurately expresses a feeling of 'gladness' or 'joy' about a specific event or outcome, rather than a general state of happiness.
For a general state of happiness, 幸せ (shiawase) is more fitting. Ureshii is reactive to something positive that has happened or will happen.
プレゼントをもらって嬉しいです。(Purezento o moratte ureshii desu.) - I'm glad I received the present.
This phrase is notoriously difficult to translate directly because it has many nuanced meanings depending on the situation, from 'Nice to meet you' to 'Please take care of me' or 'I look forward to working with you.'
There's no single English equivalent. It expresses a general sentiment of seeking favor, building a good relationship, or making a polite request for future cooperation or consideration. Its meaning is entirely context-dependent.
初めまして、田中です。よろしくお願いします。(Hajimemashite, Tanaka desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.) - Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka. (Please treat me well/I look forward to our interaction).
كيفية الاستخدام
In Japan, it's customary to remove your outdoor shoes before entering a home, some restaurants, or traditional accommodations like ryokan. You'll often be provided with slippers (スリッパ) at the entrance. There are also specific slippers for the toilet, which you should only wear in the bathroom and not track into other rooms. It's polite to always align your slippers neatly when you take them off.
A common mistake is forgetting to take off your outdoor shoes when entering a Japanese home or facility where slippers are provided. Another is wearing the toilet slippers outside of the bathroom. Remember to always use the designated slippers for the appropriate area.
نصائح
Loanword alert
「スリッパ」is a loanword from English. This means it sounds very similar to the English word 'slippers'.
Pronunciation practice
Pay attention to the Japanese vowel sounds. 'Su-ri-ppa'. The 'u' sound is often very soft, almost silent, after 's'.
Slippers indoors
In Japan, it's very common to wear slippers indoors, especially in homes, schools, and some traditional businesses. You often take off your outdoor shoes at the entrance.
Bathroom slippers
You'll often find separate slippers specifically for the bathroom. Remember to switch them when you enter and exit the bathroom.
Plurality in Japanese
Japanese nouns typically don't have a plural form. 「スリッパ」can mean one slipper or many slippers, depending on the context.
Using counters
If you need to specify a quantity, you'd use a counter word, like 「一足のスリッパ」(ひとあしのスリッパ - 'one pair of slippers') for shoes.
Common usage
You'll hear 「スリッパを履く」(スリッパをはく) which means 'to put on slippers' or 'to wear slippers'.
Shopping for slippers
When shopping, you might see signs for 「室内履き」(しつないばき), which also refers to indoor shoes or slippers.
Distinction from shoes
Remember that 「靴」(くつ) means 'shoes' (outdoor shoes), while 「スリッパ」is specifically for indoor footwear.
Slang or informal
While 「スリッパ」is standard, you might occasionally hear the more informal 「上履き」(うわばき) in schools for indoor school shoes.
أصل الكلمة
English
المعنى الأصلي: Slippers
Indo-Europeanالسياق الثقافي
When entering a Japanese home, a temple, or even some restaurants and schools, it's customary to remove your outdoor shoes. Often, you'll find a pair of 'surippa' provided for you to wear indoors, keeping the floors clean and showing respect for the space. There are even separate 'surippa' for the bathroom!
اختبر نفسك 150 أسئلة
日本の家に入る時は、___ を脱ぎます。(When entering a Japanese house, you take off your ___.)
In Japan, it's customary to remove your outdoor shoes before entering a house. You might then put on slippers.
この部屋では、___ を履きます。(In this room, you wear ___.)
Slippers are often worn indoors in Japan.
新しい ___ を買いました。(I bought new ___.)
This sentence refers to buying a new pair of slippers.
お風呂に入る前に、___ を脱いでください。(Before taking a bath, please take off your ___.)
You wouldn't wear slippers into a bath.
ゲストのために ___ を用意しました。(I prepared ___ for the guest.)
It's common to offer slippers to guests in a Japanese home.
私の ___ は大きすぎます。(My ___ are too big.)
Slippers can sometimes be too large or small, just like shoes.
Choose the correct hiragana for 'slippers'.
The Japanese word for 'slippers' is スリッパ (surippa). In hiragana, this is すりっぱ.
Which of these is a common place to wear slippers in Japan?
In Japan, it's common to wear slippers inside the house, especially when moving between different areas like the living room and bathroom.
If someone says 'スリッパをはいてください' (surippa o haite kudasai), what are they asking you to do?
はいてください (haite kudasai) means 'please put on (shoes/slippers)'.
スリッパ (surippa) are usually worn outdoors in Japan.
Slippers (スリッパ) are typically worn indoors in Japan, not outdoors.
The word スリッパ (surippa) comes from English.
スリッパ (surippa) is a loanword from the English word 'slippers'.
You should wear your outdoor shoes inside a Japanese house.
It's customary in Japan to remove your outdoor shoes when entering a house and often to wear slippers inside instead.
Listen for 'slippers' in the sentence about putting on footwear.
Listen for 'slippers' in the sentence about possession.
Listen for 'slippers' and its description.
Read this aloud:
スリッパはどこですか。
Focus: スリッパ (Su-rip-pa)
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Read this aloud:
新しいスリッパが欲しいです。
Focus: 新しい (A-ta-ra-shii)
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
このスリッパは大きいです。
Focus: 大きいです (Oo-kii desu)
قلت:
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You are at home. Write a short sentence saying you want to wear slippers.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
スリッパを履きたいです。
You see your slippers by the door. Write a short sentence saying 'My slippers are there.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
私のスリッパはそこにあります。
Imagine you are giving someone slippers. Write a short sentence saying 'These are slippers.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
これはスリッパです。
What is new?
Read this passage:
これはあたらしいスリッパです。とてもきれいです。どうぞ。
What is new?
The first sentence says 'これはあたらしいスリッパです。' (This is new slippers.)
The first sentence says 'これはあたらしいスリッパです。' (This is new slippers.)
What did the person do?
Read this passage:
わたしはスリッパをはきました。あたたかいです。
What did the person do?
The first sentence says 'わたしはスリッパをはきました。' (I wore slippers.)
The first sentence says 'わたしはスリッパをはきました。' (I wore slippers.)
Where are the slippers?
Read this passage:
あそこにスリッパがあります。あれはあなたのスリッパですか。
Where are the slippers?
The first sentence says 'あそこにスリッパがあります。' (There are slippers over there.)
The first sentence says 'あそこにスリッパがあります。' (There are slippers over there.)
The correct order to say 'This is slippers' is 'Kore wa surippa desu'. 'Kore' means 'this', 'wa' is a topic particle, 'surippa' means 'slippers', and 'desu' means 'is/are'.
To ask 'Where are the slippers?', you say 'Surippa wa doko desu ka?'. 'Surippa' is 'slippers', 'wa' is the topic particle, 'doko' means 'where', and 'desu ka' makes it a question.
To say 'The new slippers are...', the order is 'Atarashii surippa wa desu'. 'Atarashii' means 'new', 'surippa' is 'slippers', 'wa' is the topic particle, and 'desu' is 'are'.
家に帰ったら、まず___を脱ぎます。
In Japanese culture, it's common to take off your shoes and put on slippers when entering a house.
この___はとても快適です。
The sentence describes something as comfortable, and 'slippers' fits the context of a comfortable item for indoor use.
お客様用の___が玄関にあります。
It's customary in Japan to offer guests slippers at the entrance of a home.
お風呂上りに___を履きます。
After a bath, people often put on comfortable clothes and slippers.
冬は足が冷えるので、暖かい___を履きます。
To keep feet warm in winter, warm slippers are a common choice.
学校では、___を履いて廊下を歩きます。
In many Japanese schools, students change into indoor slippers (uwabaki) when they enter the school building.
What do you wear in the room?
What is small?
What do you want?
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玄関にスリッパがあります。
Focus: スリッパ (surippa)
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あなたのスリッパはどれですか？
Focus: どれ (dore)
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このスリッパは暖かくて気持ちいいです。
Focus: 気持ちいい (kimochiii)
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Write a short sentence saying 'I put on slippers.' in Japanese. Remember to use the correct particle.
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私はスリッパを履きます。
Write a sentence asking 'Do you have slippers?' in Japanese. Think about how to form a question politely.
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スリッパはありますか？
Imagine you are at someone's house. Write a short sentence in Japanese to say 'Please take off your shoes and put on slippers.'
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靴を脱いで、スリッパを履いてください。
What do people usually do after taking off their shoes at the entrance in Japanese houses?
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日本の家では、玄関で靴を脱ぎます。それから、スリッパを履きます。これは日本の文化です。
What do people usually do after taking off their shoes at the entrance in Japanese houses?
The passage says 'それから、スリッパを履きます。' which means 'Then, they put on slippers.'
The passage says 'それから、スリッパを履きます。' which means 'Then, they put on slippers.'
What did the person do when they went to their friend's house?
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友達の家に行きました。玄関にきれいなスリッパがありました。私はそのスリッパを履きました。
What did the person do when they went to their friend's house?
The passage states '玄関にきれいなスリッパがありました。私はそのスリッパを履きました。' meaning 'There were clean slippers at the entrance. I put on those slippers.'
The passage states '玄関にきれいなスリッパがありました。私はそのスリッパを履きました。' meaning 'There were clean slippers at the entrance. I put on those slippers.'
What kind of slippers can you find in this store?
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この店では、色々なデザインのスリッパを売っています。かわいい動物の形のスリッパもあります。
What kind of slippers can you find in this store?
The passage mentions '色々なデザインのスリッパを売っています。かわいい動物の形のスリッパもあります。' which translates to 'They sell slippers of various designs. There are also slippers in the shape of cute animals.'
The passage mentions '色々なデザインのスリッパを売っています。かわいい動物の形のスリッパもあります。' which translates to 'They sell slippers of various designs. There are also slippers in the shape of cute animals.'
This sentence means 'I want new slippers.' The typical Japanese sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
This sentence translates to 'I wear slippers at home.' '家で' means 'at home' and '履きます' means 'wear' (for footwear).
This means 'These slippers are very comfortable.' 'この' means 'these/this', 'とても' means 'very', and '快適です' means 'comfortable'.
日本の家に入る時、靴を脱いで___を履きます。
In Japan, it's customary to take off your shoes and put on slippers when entering a house.
この___はとても快適です。
The sentence indicates comfort, and slippers are often described as comfortable.
来客用に新しい___を買いました。
It's common to provide slippers for guests in a Japanese home.
床が冷たいので、___を履いた方がいいですよ。
Slippers are worn to keep feet warm, especially on a cold floor.
ホテルの部屋には___が用意されています。
Many hotels, especially in Japan, provide slippers for guests in their rooms.
トイレ用の___は別の場所に置いてあります。
In Japanese homes, it's common to have separate slippers for the restroom.
Choose the correct Japanese word for 'slippers'.
スリッパ (surippa) is the direct Japanese loanword for 'slippers'.
Which of these sentences correctly uses スリッパ (surippa)?
Slippers are typically worn indoors, so 'at home' is the most appropriate context.
What is the common action associated with スリッパ (surippa)?
The verb 履きます (hakimasu) is used for wearing footwear like slippers.
日本では、家に入る時にスリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。(In Japan, it is common to change into slippers when entering a house.)
This is a common custom in Japan to keep indoor spaces clean.
スリッパは外で履く靴の一種です。(Slippers are a type of shoe worn outside.)
Slippers are typically worn indoors, not outside.
ホテルの部屋にはよくスリッパが用意されています。(Slippers are often provided in hotel rooms.)
Many hotels, especially in Japan, provide slippers for guests.
Listen for 'slippers' and 'take off'.
Listen for 'slippers' and 'easy to wear'.
Listen for 'new' and 'slippers'.
Read this aloud:
このスリッパはどこで買いましたか？
Focus: スリッパ (su-rip-pa)
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私のスリッパはどこですか？
Focus: どこですか (do-ko des-ka)
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日本家屋ではスリッパを使うのが一般的です。
Focus: 一般的 (ip-pan-teki)
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You are at a friend's house in Japan. Your friend asks you to put on slippers. How would you respond, acknowledging their request and confirming you will put them on?
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はい、スリッパを履きます。
You want to politely ask where the slippers are in a Japanese home. How would you ask this question?
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スリッパはどこにありますか。
Describe a common situation in Japan where you would need to wear slippers.
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日本の家に入る時、靴を脱いでスリッパを履きます。
日本の家でスリッパを履くのは、なぜ一般的ですか？ (Why is it common to wear slippers in Japanese homes?)
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日本の家では、玄関で靴を脱いで、スリッパを履くのが一般的です。これは、家の中を清潔に保つための習慣です。お客様にもスリッパが用意されています。
日本の家でスリッパを履くのは、なぜ一般的ですか？ (Why is it common to wear slippers in Japanese homes?)
文章に「家の中を清潔に保つための習慣です」とあります。
文章に「家の中を清潔に保つための習慣です」とあります。
この旅館で用意されているスリッパの種類は何が言及されていますか？ (What types of slippers are mentioned as being available at this ryokan?)
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この旅館では、お客様が快適に過ごせるように、色々な種類のスリッパが用意されています。例えば、部屋用、大浴場用、そして庭を散歩するためのスリッパもあります。
この旅館で用意されているスリッパの種類は何が言及されていますか？ (What types of slippers are mentioned as being available at this ryokan?)
文章に「部屋用、大浴場用、そして庭を散歩するためのスリッパもあります」と書かれています。
文章に「部屋用、大浴場用、そして庭を散歩するためのスリッパもあります」と書かれています。
筆者の祖母の家では、玄関にどんなスリッパが並んでいますか？ (What kind of slippers are lined up at the author's grandmother's entrance?)
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私の祖母の家では、いつも可愛らしい花の模様のスリッパが玄関に並んでいます。それは、来客を迎えるためのおばあちゃんの優しさです。
筆者の祖母の家では、玄関にどんなスリッパが並んでいますか？ (What kind of slippers are lined up at the author's grandmother's entrance?)
「可愛らしい花の模様のスリッパ」と記述されています。
「可愛らしい花の模様のスリッパ」と記述されています。
Choose the correct kanji for 'slippers'.
スリッパ is a loanword from English, written in katakana.
Which of these situations would most likely require you to wear スリッパ?
It's customary to remove outdoor shoes and often wear slippers when entering a Japanese home.
If someone offers you スリッパ, what are they likely asking you to do?
スリッパ are worn on the feet, typically indoors.
In Japan, it is common to wear スリッパ when walking on tatami mats.
It is customary to remove slippers before stepping onto tatami mats.
The word スリッパ is an example of a gairaigo (loanword) in Japanese.
スリッパ (surippa) is derived from the English word 'slippers'.
You should always wear スリッパ when using the toilet in a Japanese home.
It's common to have separate toilet slippers to be worn only in the toilet area.
What do you usually do before entering a Japanese house?
What does this inn provide for guests?
What is the speaker looking for?
Read this aloud:
スリッパはどこにありますか？
Focus: スリッパ (Surippa) - The double 'p' sound.
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このスリッパは私には少し小さいです。
Focus: 小さい (Chiisai) - Pay attention to the long 'ii' sound.
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Read this aloud:
新しいスリッパを買いました。
Focus: 買いました (Kaimashita) - Focus on the 'kai' and 'ma' sounds.
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This sentence means 'Please take off your slippers before entering.' The particles and verb conjugations guide the correct order.
This sentence asks 'Where are the new slippers?' The noun 'slippers' is followed by the topic particle 'wa', and 'where' is followed by 'ni arimasu ka' (is there?).
This means 'These slippers are dirty, so please wash them.' The reason for washing comes before the request.
日本の家に入る時、靴を脱いで___を履きます。
日本の文化では、家の中では靴を脱ぎ、代わりにスリッパを履くのが一般的です。他の選択肢は文脈に合いません。
ホテルでは、部屋でリラックスするために使い捨ての___が用意されています。
ホテルでは、客が部屋で快適に過ごせるように、使い捨てのスリッパが提供されることが多いです。他の選択肢も提供されることがありますが、この文脈ではスリッパが最も適切です。
このレストランでは、お客様に清潔な___を貸し出しています。土足厳禁です。
土足厳禁の場所では、靴を脱いで代わりにスリッパを履くことが求められます。レストランで土足厳禁のところは稀ですが、もしそうであればスリッパを提供します。
冬の寒いフローリングの上を歩くときは、足元を温かく保つために___を履くのが一番です。
寒いフローリングの上を歩く際に足元を温かく保つには、スリッパが最も効果的です。靴下も温めますが、床の冷たさからはスリッパの方が保護してくれます。
お客様が来るときは、玄関に何足か予備の___を準備しておくと親切です。
お客様が訪問した際に、靴を脱いで履き替えるために予備のスリッパを用意しておくことは、日本の習慣において非常に丁寧な行為です。
日本の伝統的な旅館では、部屋の畳の上では___を脱ぐのがマナーです。
畳の上ではスリッパも脱ぐのが正しいマナーです。畳を傷つけないため、また清潔を保つためです。靴はもちろん脱ぎます。
What do people generally do when entering a house in Japan?
Where are the guest slippers located?
What is a characteristic of these slippers?
Read this aloud:
お客様用のスリッパはどこにありますか？
Focus: お客様 (okyaku-sama), スリッパ (surippa), どこ (doko)
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このスリッパは少し小さいようです。
Focus: スリッパ (surippa), 少し (sukoshi), 小さい (chiisai)
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新しいスリッパを買う必要があります。
Focus: 新しい (atarashii), スリッパ (surippa), 買う (kau), 必要があります (hitsuyou ga arimasu)
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Imagine you're staying at a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan). Describe the experience of changing into slippers upon entering. What does it feel like, and why do you think this custom exists?
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旅館に到着すると、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが日本の習慣です。この行為は、家の中を清潔に保つためだけでなく、外の世界との区切りを感じさせる特別な儀式のようです。スリッパの感触が足を包み込み、心が落ち着くのを感じます。
You are explaining the Japanese custom of using separate toilet slippers to a foreign friend. Write a short email or message explaining why this is done and what could happen if they don't follow this custom.
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ねえ、日本にはちょっと面白い習慣があるんだ。トイレには専用のスリッパがあるんだよ。これはね、トイレを清潔に保つためなんだ。もし普通のスリッパでトイレに入って、そのままで他の部屋に行っちゃうと、ちょっと失礼になるかもしれないから気をつけてね。
You are writing a blog post about unique aspects of Japanese culture. Describe the concept of 'スリッパ' in various contexts (home, school, office, public places) and how it reflects Japanese values.
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日本の文化において、スリッパは単なる履物以上の意味を持っています。家では家族が共有し、学校では生徒が清潔を保ち、オフィスでは来客用として用意され、時には公共施設でも使われます。これは、清潔さ、快適さ、そして他者への配慮という日本の大切な価値観を反映しているのです。
この文章から、日本のスリッパ文化の最も重要な側面は何だと考えられますか？
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日本の家庭では、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。これは、外の汚れを家の中に持ち込まないという考え方からきています。また、特にトイレでは専用のスリッパが用意されていることも多く、これも衛生面を重視する日本の文化の一つと言えるでしょう。
この文章から、日本のスリッパ文化の最も重要な側面は何だと考えられますか？
文章では、外の汚れを持ち込まないことやトイレの専用スリッパに触れており、清潔と衛生が最も重視されていることがわかります。
文章では、外の汚れを持ち込まないことやトイレの専用スリッパに触れており、清潔と衛生が最も重視されていることがわかります。
この会社がオフィスでスリッパ着用を推奨する主な理由はどれですか？
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ある会社では、オフィス内でのスリッパ着用を推奨しています。これは、社員の足への負担を軽減し、リラックスした環境で仕事に取り組んでもらうためです。しかし、来客時には通常の靴に履き替えるなどのマナーも存在します。
この会社がオフィスでスリッパ着用を推奨する主な理由はどれですか？
文章に「社員の足への負担を軽減し、リラックスした環境で仕事に取り組んでもらうため」と明記されています。
文章に「社員の足への負担を軽減し、リラックスした環境で仕事に取り組んでもらうため」と明記されています。
旅館でスリッパを履く主な目的は何ですか？
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旅館に宿泊する際、浴衣に着替えるのと同じように、提供されたスリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。これにより、畳や床を傷つけず、また他の宿泊客との共有スペースでの清潔感を保つことができます。多くの旅館では、宿泊客が快適に過ごせるよう、様々な種類のスリッパを用意しています。
旅館でスリッパを履く主な目的は何ですか？
文章に「畳や床を傷つけず、また他の宿泊客との共有スペースでの清潔感を保つことができます」と書かれています。
文章に「畳や床を傷つけず、また他の宿泊客との共有スペースでの清潔感を保つことができます」と書かれています。
This sentence means 'Please take off your slippers and come in.' It's a common phrase when entering a Japanese home.
This means 'I have slippers ready for guests.' It shows preparedness for visitors.
This translates to 'I accidentally wore the toilet slippers.' In Japan, specific slippers are often used for the bathroom.
日本の伝統的な家屋では、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、代わりに___に履き替えるのが一般的です。
日本の家屋では、室内を清潔に保つため、靴を脱いでスリッパに履き替える習慣があります。
ホテルの客室には、通常、滞在者がリラックスできるよう、使い捨ての___が用意されています。
ホテルでは、宿泊客の快適性を考慮し、使い捨てのスリッパをアメニティとして提供することが多いです。
日本の多くのオフィスでは、従業員が室内で快適に過ごせるように、各自___をデスクの下に用意しています。
オフィス内で靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えることで、足への負担を減らし、リラックスした状態で仕事ができるようになります。
来客が自宅に上がるとき、ホストは清潔な___を差し出すのが礼儀とされています。
来客をもてなす際、清潔なスリッパを提供することは、相手への配慮と歓迎の気持ちを示す行為です。
冬の寒い時期には、足元を温かく保つために、裏地が厚い___を選ぶと良いでしょう。
寒い季節には、保温性の高いスリッパを履くことで、足元から体を温めることができます。
学校や公共施設では、土足厳禁の場所で履き替えるための___が入り口に備え付けられていることがあります。
土足厳禁の場所では、スリッパに履き替えることで、床の汚れを防ぎ、清潔な環境を維持します。
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 彼女は家に入るとき、いつも___を履きます。
In Japanese culture, it's common to change into slippers when entering a house.
Which of these situations would most likely involve wearing スリッパ?
Slippers are typically worn indoors, especially when visiting a Japanese home.
What is the common purpose of スリッパ in a Japanese household?
Slippers are used indoors to maintain cleanliness and separate from outdoor shoes.
In a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan), guests are usually provided with スリッパ for indoor use.
Ryokan commonly provide slippers for guests to wear inside the premises.
It is customary to wear your outdoor shoes, not スリッパ, when entering a Japanese temple.
You typically remove your shoes and may be provided with slippers when entering a Japanese temple or other sacred indoor spaces.
Wearing スリッパ is exclusively for warmth in cold climates, and not related to hygiene in Japan.
While they can provide warmth, the primary reason for wearing slippers in Japan is related to maintaining cleanliness and separating indoor and outdoor spaces.
In Japan, it's common to take off your shoes before entering a house and change into slippers.
It's a good idea to always keep guest slippers by the entrance.
These slippers are light and comfortable, making them suitable for long periods of use.
Read this aloud:
お客様が来られた際に、玄関で「スリッパをどうぞ」と声をかけましょう。
Focus: スリッパ (surippa)
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Read this aloud:
寒い冬の朝には、足元を温めるために厚手のスリッパが欠かせません。
Focus: 欠かせません (kakase masen)
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日本の旅館では、部屋に備え付けのスリッパを利用するのが一般的です。
Focus: 備え付け (sonaetsuke)
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Imagine you're describing a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) to a friend. Write a short paragraph in Japanese, including how and where 'slippers' are typically used. Focus on cultural nuances.
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日本の旅館では、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが一般的な習慣です。特に畳の部屋に入る際には、スリッパも脱ぐのがマナーとされています。この文化は、家の中を清潔に保つという日本の伝統的な考えに基づいています。
You are writing an email to a new international employee explaining office etiquette in Japan. Include instructions about wearing 'slippers' in the office, especially when moving between different areas.
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新入社員の皆様へ。日本のオフィスでは、多くの場所で社内用のスリッパに履き替える習慣があります。特に、お手洗いや休憩室など、特定のエリアでは専用のスリッパを使用することが一般的です。これは、衛生を保ち、清潔な環境を維持するためのものですので、ご協力をお願いいたします。
Describe a scenario where you would politely offer 'slippers' to a guest in your home. What specific phrases or actions would you use, and why?
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お客様がいらっしゃった際、玄関で「どうぞ、こちらのスリッパをお履きください」と一言添えて、きれいに揃えられたスリッパをお勧めします。これは、お客様への配慮とおもてなしの気持ちを示す日本の習慣です。特に冬場や床が冷たい場合は、快適に過ごしていただくためにも大切なことです。
この文章から読み取れる、日本のスリッパ文化における特徴として正しいものはどれですか？
Read this passage:
日本の家庭では、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、スリッパに履き替えるのが一般的です。しかし、畳の部屋に入る際には、そのスリッパも脱ぐという文化があります。これは、畳を傷つけず、清潔に保つための日本の知恵です。来客時には、綺麗に用意されたスリッパを差し出すことが、おもてなしの心を表します。
この文章から読み取れる、日本のスリッパ文化における特徴として正しいものはどれですか？
文章中に「畳の部屋に入る際には、そのスリッパも脱ぐという文化があります」と明記されています。
文章中に「畳の部屋に入る際には、そのスリッパも脱ぐという文化があります」と明記されています。
温泉旅館でのスリッパの使用に関する記述として、最も適切なものはどれですか？
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温泉旅館では、大浴場へ向かう際に備え付けのスリッパを使用します。しかし、大浴場の脱衣所に入る際には、スリッパを脱ぎ、棚にきちんと並べるのがマナーです。これは、脱衣所の清潔さを保ち、他の利用者が気持ちよく使えるようにするための配慮です。浴場内では裸足になります。
温泉旅館でのスリッパの使用に関する記述として、最も適切なものはどれですか？
「大浴場の脱衣所に入る際には、スリッパを脱ぎ、棚にきちんと並べるのがマナーです」と書かれています。
「大浴場の脱衣所に入る際には、スリッパを脱ぎ、棚にきちんと並べるのがマナーです」と書かれています。
日本の学校における「上履き」と「スリッパ」の関係について、この文章から最もよくわかることは何ですか？
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日本の学校では、校舎内に入る際に外履きから上履き（うわばき）に履き替える習慣があります。上履きは、一般的にスリッパとは異なる形状で、かかとがあるのが特徴です。これは、校舎内の清潔を保つ目的と、活動的な動きに対応するためです。一部の幼稚園や小学校では、室内用のスリッパを使用するところもあります。
日本の学校における「上履き」と「スリッパ」の関係について、この文章から最もよくわかることは何ですか？
文章では「上履きは、一般的にスリッパとは異なる形状で、かかとがあるのが特徴です。これは、校舎内の清潔を保つ目的と、活動的な動きに対応するためです」と説明されており、活動に適した形状でスリッパとは異なることが強調されています。
文章では「上履きは、一般的にスリッパとは異なる形状で、かかとがあるのが特徴です。これは、校舎内の清潔を保つ目的と、活動的な動きに対応するためです」と説明されており、活動に適した形状でスリッパとは異なることが強調されています。
This sentence means 'Please offer slippers immediately when guests arrive.' It's a polite request often heard in Japanese households or traditional establishments. The correct order emphasizes the guest's arrival, the immediacy of the action, and the object being offered.
This sentence translates to 'In this ryokan, high-quality slippers are provided in each room.' It describes a common amenity in traditional Japanese inns. The structure follows a typical Japanese sentence pattern: topic, location, item, and verb.
This sentence explains a common Japanese custom: 'In Japanese homes, it is common to take off your shoes at the entrance and change into slippers.' Understanding this cultural practice is crucial for navigating Japanese social etiquette.
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Loanword alert
「スリッパ」is a loanword from English. This means it sounds very similar to the English word 'slippers'.
Pronunciation practice
Pay attention to the Japanese vowel sounds. 'Su-ri-ppa'. The 'u' sound is often very soft, almost silent, after 's'.
Slippers indoors
In Japan, it's very common to wear slippers indoors, especially in homes, schools, and some traditional businesses. You often take off your outdoor shoes at the entrance.
Bathroom slippers
You'll often find separate slippers specifically for the bathroom. Remember to switch them when you enter and exit the bathroom.
مثال
家ではいつもスリッパを履いています。
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
مزيد من كلمات home
上に
B1Above; on top of.
不在
B1Absent; not present. Not in a particular place.
手頃な
B1Affordable, reasonable (price).
お先に
B1Excuse me for going first; said when leaving before others.
仲介
B1Mediation, agency (e.g., real estate).
あっ
B1Ah!; an exclamation of sudden realization or surprise.
エアコン
A2air conditioner
冷暖房
B1Air conditioning and heating system.
風通しの良い
B1Well-ventilated; airy.
～可
A2Suffix meaning "permitted" or "allowed".
