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つま先

「爪先」

Tips of the toes, tiptoe, or the toe of a shoe.

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Toes / Tiptoe

Refers specifically to the tips of the toes or the frontmost section of footwear like shoes and socks.

Example

この 靴 は つま先 が 少し きつい です 。

These shoes are a little tight in the toes.

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つま先 (爪先)
つまさき
Tips of the toes, tiptoe, or the toe of a shoe.
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