部屋へや履ばき

Similar words

• スリッパ

  スリッパ is a more general term for slippers, including those used in hotels or public places, while 部屋履き specifically emphasizes indoor use at home.

• 上うわ履ばき

  上履き refers to indoor shoes worn at school or certain facilities, often with a specific uniform style, whereas 部屋履き is casual house slippers.

Etymology

Compound of 部屋 (へや, 'room') and 履き (はき, the continuative form of 履く 'to wear on the feet'). Literally 'room-wear'.