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ニーハイソックス

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Meanings

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noun

over-the-knee socks; knee-high socks

Wasei-eigo from English 'knee-high socks', but in Japanese it typically refers to socks that reach above the knee. Often associated with school uniforms or fashion. Compare オーバーニーソックス, which is a synonym.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from knee-high socks

See also: オーバーニーソックス