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靴

shoes

JLPT N3 13 strokes
Kun'yomi
くつ
On'yomi
カ

靴 means "shoes". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read くつ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

靴 in example sentences

  • 靴くつを履はいて。

    Kutsu o haite.

    Put on your shoes.

  • 靴くつが汚よごれてる。

    Kutsu ga yogoreteru.

    My shoes are dirty.

  • 靴くつって高たかいな。

    Kutsu tte takai na.

    Shoes are expensive.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 靴 mean?
靴 means "shoes". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 靴 have?
靴 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 靴 read?
It is read くつ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 靴?
靴 is a JLPT N3 kanji.
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