TABI Meaning and
Definition
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Tabi is a type of traditional Japanese footwear that first appeared during the Heian period (8th-12th century). It is a form of socks that are specifically designed to be worn with traditional Japanese sandals, such as zōri or geta. Tabi are distinguishable by their split-toe construction, featuring a separate compartment for the big toe and the other four toes. This design allows for more flexibility and improved grip while wearing the sandals.
Traditionally, tabi were made using cotton or linen fabric, dyed in white, and fastened with metal clasps or buttons along the side. Today, they can also be found in various colors and fabrics, including synthetic materials. Tabi socks are usually calf-length, reaching just below the knee, providing coverage and protection to the feet and lower leg.
Tabi serve several purposes. They help keep the feet clean and hygienic, as they prevent direct contact between the foot and the sandal, absorbing sweat and reducing odor. Tabi also provide additional comfort by cushioning the foot and protecting it from friction and rubbing against the sandal's straps or wooden soles. Furthermore, tabi can be worn indoors as house slippers, providing warmth and comfort.
In Japanese culture, tabi socks are commonly worn with traditional attire like kimono, yukata, or in martial arts practices such as kyudo, iaido, or aikido. They are also seen as a symbol of tradition and elegance, often worn during tea ceremonies, festivals, and theatrical performances.
Common Misspellings for TABI
- fabi
- yabi
- 6abi
- 5abi
- tzbi
- tsbi
- twbi
- tqbi
- tavi
- tabj
- tabk
- tab9
- tab8
- rtabi
- trabi
- ftabi
- tfabi
- gtabi
- tgabi
- ytabi
- tyabi
- 6tabi
- t6abi
- 5tabi
- t5abi
- tzabi
- tazbi
- tsabi
- tasbi
- twabi
- tawbi
- tqabi
- taqbi
- tavbi
- tabvi
- tanbi
- tabni
- tahbi
- tabhi
- tagbi
- tabgi
- tabui
- tabiu
- tabji
- tabij
- tabki
- tabik
- taboi
- tabio
- tab9i
- tabi9
- tab8i
- tabi8
- tai
- atbi
- tbai
- taib
- ttabi
- taabi
- tabii
- 4abi
- tabi
- vabi
- uabi
- tibi
- tebi
- tcbi
- taji
- tafi
- taci
- tabm
- t abi
- ta bi
- tab i
Etymology of TABI
The word "tabi" has its origins in the Japanese language. The etymology of "tabi" can be traced back to the Old Japanese term "tabu", which meant "footwear" or "socks". Over time, it evolved into the word "tabi" as we know it today. Tabi refers to a type of traditional Japanese split-toe sock or shoe that is commonly worn with the kimono or other traditional attire. These socks or shoes have a separation between the big toe and the other toes, which allows them to be worn with thonged footwear. The word "tabi" is also used metaphorically to signify a journey or a step forward in a figurative sense.
Similar spelling words for TABI
- taub,
- tap,
- tapa,
- TAFF,
- Taif,
- tapia,
- tabu,
- tabby,
- Tabb,
- TAPP,
- tab,
- Taube,
- tape,
- taipei,
- Taipeh.
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