geta

ge·ta

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [get-uh; Japanese ge-tah]
- /ˈgɛt ə; Japanese ˈgɛ tɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [get-uh; Japanese ge-tah]
- /ˈgɛt ə; Japanese ˈgɛ tɑ/

Definitions of geta word

noun plural geta a traditional Japanese wooden clog that is worn outdoors, with a thong that passes between the first two toes and with two transverse supports on the bottom of the sole. 1
noun geta A Japanese wooden shoe with a thong to pass between the first (big) toe and the second toe. 1
noun geta a type of Japanese wooden sandal 0
noun geta in Japan, a high wooden clog fastened to the foot by a thong between the first and second toes 0
noun geta A Japanese raised wooden clog, worn with traditional Japanese garments such as the kimono. 0

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Origin of geta

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Japanese, perhaps by ellipsis from shita-geta, equivalent to shita below, under + -geta, combining form of keta slat, lath; or ge (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese xià below) + Japanese (i)ta board

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Parts of speech for Geta

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geta popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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