Quick answer
靴 is the kanji for "Shoes". A common reading is くつ (kutsu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Shoes
Also : Boots · Footwear
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 靴 represents 'SHOES'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of shoes.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with shoes. Kun-reading: くつ.
Example Sentences
新しい靴を買いました。
あたらしいくつをかいました。
I bought new shoes.
靴を脱いで家に入ります。
くつをぬいでいえにはいります。
I take off my shoes and enter the house.
Vocabulary using 靴
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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