JLPT N2
下駄
下駄 are traditional Japanese wooden sandals. They make a distinct “clacking” sound when you walk.
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ゲタ Katakana form
1 Noun
Traditional Japanese wooden sandals
A type of traditional Japanese footwear made of a wooden base with two “teeth” underneath and a fabric V-strap. They are most often worn with casual kimono or yukata, especially during summer festivals.
2 Noun
A 'net' capture in the game of Go
In the board game Go, a “geta” is a specific tactic used to capture an opponent’s stones by trapping them in a formation that resembles the shape of a geta sandal.
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