Meaning

Primary

To Wear

Alternative

To Put On

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means wear so this word means to wear or to put on. You'll need to differentiate it from 着く which means (to arrive), though. Just think of how the is the rude guy trying to get you to wear things you don't like wearing.

Reading

きる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What do you want to wear today? How about a dress made entirely of keys ()? Feel the metal on your skin and the weight on your shoulders. It's not a comfortable thing to put on. Maybe just stick with wearing a single key around your neck next time.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • スーツを着る

    to put on a suit

    Tシャツを着る

    to put on a T-shirt

    服を着る

    to put on clothing

Context Sentences

今日はコートを着た方がいいかも。

Maybe I should wear a coat today.

服を着ないで家を出そうになったことある?

Have you ever almost gone out of the house without getting dressed?

制服を着ると気持ちまで引き締まります。

When I'm in a uniform, I feel refreshed.

Kanji Composition