片跛
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Meanings
1
lame; lameness; crippled
sensitive
Refers to a physical disability affecting walking; considered sensitive and potentially offensive. Use with caution.
He became lame after an accident.
2
mismatched; odd (e.g. shoes)
Describes a pair of things that do not match, especially shoes or socks. Often used in the phrase かたちんばの靴.
I was in a hurry, so I ended up wearing mismatched socks.