靴くつ足袋たび

noun

socks; tabi socks

Specifically refers to traditional Japanese split-toed socks (tabi) that are worn like shoes or boots, often with rubber soles. Not ordinary Western socks.

• 職しょく人にんさんは作さ業ぎょうのときに靴くつ足袋たびを履はくことが多おおい。

  Craftsmen often wear kutsu-tabi when working.

noun

a type of tabi; outdoor tabi

A variety of tabi designed for outdoor use, often with a thicker sole and durable material, distinct from indoor tabi.

• この靴くつ足袋たびは底そこが丈じょう夫ぶで、外そとを歩あるいても大だい丈じょう夫ぶです。

  These kutsu-tabi have sturdy soles and are fine for walking outside.