Japanese Socks

日式襪
Traditional Japanese footwear finds fans around the world by Beth Bowyer Wei
傳統的日式襪在世界各地找到了新的知音

Geisha, traditional Japanese entertainers skilled in music and dancing, move gracefully in platform flip-flops. But how do these ladies protect their feet, especially during cold Japanese winters? The answer is tabi, traditional white, split-toe socks that can be worn with flip-flops. Geisha, however, aren’t the only ones who wear them. Japanese workers have worn heavy-duty tabi for generations. But now this age-old footwear is gathering all kinds of fans. Modern tabi come in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.

There are different styles, too, including the "five-fingered sock" that fits the toes like a glove. Both Japanese shops and online stores sell these trendy socks.

Not just for fashion

For the Japanese, feet are important and should be treated with care. Many Japanese, including shiatsu experts, claim that separating the big toe from the second toe increases circulation. Plus, they believe tabi ease pressure caused by walking on sidewalks and standing on trains.

So whether you're looking for fashion, health or comfort, buy a pair of tabi! There are different styles , too, including the "five-fingered sock" that fits the toes like a glove. Both Japanese shops and online stores sell these.

Did you know:
Tabi have inspired some Western fashion designers to create some pretty unique shoes.
The split-toe TABI design can even be found in athletic shoes. For example, Nike sells a split-toe woman's shoe called Air Rift. Daisuke Matsuzaka, the star pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is a big fan of split-toe socks. He reportedly has given pairs of tabi to his American Teammates.

Gracefully (adv)-move and act nice and beautiful.优雅地。
The ballet dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
heavy-duty (adj)- (1) very serious, (2) something has thick, strong support。 厚重，耐用的。
You cant' cut that wire with small scissors. You'll need a heavy-duty pair to do the job.
*The construction workers need to wear heavy-duty workboots to protect their feet.
* These heavy-duty tires can deal with all kinds of conditions of the road. 应付任何路况。
trendy-in fashion, in style.时尚，时髦，流行的
That trendy coffee shop offers live music on Friday nights.
*She wore a trendy hat to go with her new outfit. 新行头
*Quincy opened a trendy restaurant in L.A.时髦的餐厅。
circulation-Regular exercise helps promote good circulation. 循环，circle圈圈。
*Exercise can improve blood circulation.血液循环
*Make sure there's good circulation of fresh air in the classroom. 新鲜空气的流通。
*This magazine has a circulation of more than two million. 报章，杂志的发行量，超过200万分。
flip-flop (n), 木屐，托板 （也指木屐走路时发出的flip-flop声）shiatsu (n), geisha (n) 藝技
New dress fits you like glove=New dress fits you perfectly. it likes just make for you.

Grammar:
Modern tabi come in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.
come in, here is not mean "please, come in."
come in =available
Modern tabi are available in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.
This style of jacket comes in three different sizes-small, medium, and large.
Nowadays, cuckoo clocks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Chat Room
age-old (adj)-things are very old, or long standing. 古老的，古董可以是age-old.
An age-old tradition-一个古老的传统。
old age (adj)- is use only on the living thins. 年老的，年纪老的。 old age dog, old age man.
The man became very wealthy in his old age.老年的时候
aging (adj)- is a whole process of growing old. 衰老，老化。一个小孩不能说是aging，只能用在中年人。