島しまぞうり

noun

Okinawan decorated flip-flops

Traditional rubber sandals with a thong, often decorated with colorful designs, especially associated with Okinawa. Similar to beach sandals but with local decorative elements.

See also: ゴムぞうり · ビーチサンダル

• 沖おき縄なわのお土産みやげに島しまぞうりを買かった。

  I bought some Okinawan decorated flip-flops as a souvenir.

• 夏なつは島しまぞうりを履はいて海うみに行いく。

  In summer, I wear Okinawan flip-flops to the beach.