短たん靴ぐつたんぐつMeanings1nounlow shoes; short bootsRefers to shoes that do not cover the ankle, or short boots. Often contrasted with 長靴 (long boots).雨あめの日ひは短たん靴ぐつより長なが靴ぐつのほうが便べん利りだ。On rainy days, long boots are more convenient than low shoes.