zorin.
/ˈzɔːri/, /ˈzɒri/, U.S. /ˈzɔri/ With plural agreement. Japanese thonged sandals with straw (or leather, wood, etc.) soles.
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1823 F. Schoberl Japan v. 131 The shoes of the Japanese consist of straw soles or slips of wood. Those in common use are called sori.
1884 tr. J. J. Rein Japan: Trav. & Res. 416 He leaves his geta or zôri at the door, so as not to soil the beautiful mats.
1939 A. Keith Land below Wind xviii. 298 Even her zori were blue, with sapphire soles and bright blue straps which came between the toes.
1962 Amer. Speech 37 288 Japanese zori or the American adaptation, thong sandals.
1970 J. Kirkup Japan behind Fan 180 On summer days, zori of a specially fine quality, made of bamboo sheaths, may be used for strolling in the garden.
1984 Coaching Award Scheme (Brit. Judo Assoc.) 9/1 Zori (flip-flops) are compulsory wear at BJA events and should be worn off the mat in Clubs, Schools, etc.
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