noun
slip-on shoes; sandals
Casual slip-on footwear, often worn indoors or for quick errands. Similar to flip-flops or slides.
玄関につっかけを置いてある。
I keep slip-on sandals at the entrance.
彼はつっかけでコンビニに行った。
He went to the convenience store in his slip-ons.
サンダル is a general term for sandals, while つっかけ specifically refers to backless, slip-on sandals or slides.
スリッパ are indoor slippers, often with a closed toe; つっかけ are more casual and may be worn outside briefly.
Derived from the verb 突っ掛ける (つっかける, 'to slip on'), referring to footwear that can be slipped on easily.