Geta

/ˈɡɛ.tə/ noun

Definition

A traditional Japanese wooden sandal with a raised platform and two supporting bars underneath, worn with kimono or casual clothing.

Etymology

From Japanese 'geta' (下駄), likely borrowed from Sanskrit or Chinese origins, the term has been used for centuries in Japan to describe this distinctive footwear.

Kelly Says

Geta sandals actually click-clack on the ground in a very specific rhythm that Japanese people can identify from blocks away—it's like audio fashion that telegraphs formality and tradition with every step.

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