着 — Wear
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Common Japanese Words with 着 (Wear)
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Wear (着) expressed as a verb, to wear .
When you wear (着) your shoes, you can leave the house and arrive where you need to be.
A thing (物) you wear (着) is a kimono.
The clothes you wear (着) below (下) your other clothes is your underwear.
The clothing you wear (着) above (上) your other clothes is a jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions About 着 (Wear)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 着 (Wear)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 着 ("Wear", read as ちゃく) is: Mr. Sheep (羊) proudly wears his matcha courier (ちゃく) uniform so he can afford jiu-jitsu (つ) for his kids, and giant kiwis (き)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 着 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 着 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 着 means "Wear". Its primary reading is ちゃく (On'yomi: ちゃく; Kun'yomi: き, つ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 着?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 着 include: 着る (きる - to put on from the shoulders down), 着く (つく - to arrive at), 着物 (きもの - kimono), 下着 (したぎ - underwear).
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