Translation of Japanese word "着る" to English
着る
きる
[kiru]
IPA: /kierɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo have on: To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc.
How to use
着る (kiru) — 'to wear / put on (clothing on upper body)'. Group 2. 着ます (polite), 着た (past). Different verbs for different accessories: 履く (haku) for pants/shoes, かぶる for hats.
🇬🇧 English
to wear (clothing)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 着る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きる
Romaji Transcription: kiru
Example Sentences
服を着る
ふくをきる
To wear clothes.
私は夏に薄い服を着ることが好きです。
わたしはなつにうすいふくをきることがすきです。
I like to wear light clothes in the summer.
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Common phrases
- 服を着る— to put on / wear clothes
Frequency rank: #65 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "着る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "着る" means "to wear (clothing)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "着る"?▼
The word "着る" is read as "きる" (kiru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When wearing clothes, your body looks clean.".
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