General term for socks and stockings; covers ankle socks, knee-highs, tights, etc.
I wore thick socks because it was cold.
この靴下は左右が決まっている。
These socks have a designated left and right.
It was cold, so I put on thick socks.
I took off my socks before entering the house.
A hole developed in my sock.
five-toed socks; toe socks
tube sock; tube socks
Rarely used kanji form.