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

  • 服を着る

    to put on clothing

    Tシャツを着る

    to put on a T-shirt

    スーツを着る

    to put on a suit

Context Sentences

パニクってて、Tシャツをおもてうらはんたいに着てたわ!

I was so freaked out that I even wore my t-shirt inside out.

コウイチは毎日エプロンを着て出きんしている。

Koichi is wearing an apron when he comes to office every day.

一昨日の彼氏の誕生日会には、黒の膝丈のドレスを着ていったんだ。

I wore a knee-length black dress at my boyfriend’s birthday party the day before yesterday.

Kanji Composition