| Word/Phrase |
Reading |
Meaning |
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靴
沓
履
鞋
|
くつ
|
shoes
boots
footwear
|
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草鞋
|
わらじ
|
straw sandals
|
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草鞋虫
|
わらじむし
|
wood louse
wood lice
slater
|
|
二足のわらじ
二足の草鞋
二束の草鞋
|
にそくのわらじ
|
many irons in the fire
engaged in two trades at the same time
wearing two hats
|
|
草鞋を脱ぐ
わらじを脱ぐ
|
わらじをぬぐ
|
to complete one's journey
|
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草鞋銭
|
わらじせん
|
small amount of money (to buy sandals or cover travel expenses)
small farewell gift
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