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半長靴 (hannagagutsu) Japanese meaning: half boots | Kotomora
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In old photos, women wearing half boots can be seen.
This shop hardly carries half boots anymore.
Kanji 半 half, middle, odd number Related words ブーツ Common modern word for boots of any height. 半長靴 is a more specific, older term for ankle-high or mid-calf boots.
長なが 靴ぐつ Refers to tall boots, typically knee-high or higher. 半長靴 is shorter, roughly half the height.
Etymology Compound of 半 (half) + 長 (long) + 靴 (shoe), literally 'half-long shoe'. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in the early 20th century to describe a style between low shoes and tall boots.
