土ど足そく禁きん止し

expression

no shoes allowed; shoes off

A set phrase used on signs or in instructions to indicate that outdoor shoes must be removed before entering. Often seen at entrances to homes, temples, or traditional restaurants.

• 玄げん関かんに「土ど足そく禁きん止し」と書かいてあった。

  There was a sign at the entrance saying 'No shoes allowed.'

• この部屋へやは土ど足そく禁きん止しですので、スリッパにお履はき替かえください。

  This room is shoes-off, so please change into slippers.