下駄 (geta)
At first glance, the compound seems to break down as inferior + burdensome. Looking at these wooden shoes, I can easily believe that they feel burdensome!
“Tengu-Geta“
A special kind of geta with just one “stilt,” instead of the usual two.
Photo credit: ajpscs
“The Dance of the Fools”
Typical women’s geta.
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But Halpern breaks down 下駄 as lower + clogs.
“Geta”
Typical men’s geta.
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“Geta and Tabi Socks”
Atypical original geta made in China!
Photo credit: cava_cavien
