Japanese

ける

つける
Meaning: to wear; to put on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 着ける 着けない
Polite 着けます 着けません
Past 着けた 着けなかった
Polite + Past 着けました 着けませんでした
Te-form 着けて 着けなくて
Potential 着けられる 着けられない
Passive 着けられる 着けられない
Causative 着けさせる 着けさせない
Imperative 着けろ 着けるな

Handwriting

着
け
る

Example sentences

She was wearing a new necklace.
彼は新しいエプロンを着けて料理の手伝いをした。
He put on a new apron and helped with the cooking.
剣道の練習で胴当てを着ける
I put on body armor for kendo practice.
武士が甲胄を身に着けて戦った
The samurai wore armor and fought in battle.
天皇が天冠を身に着けた
The emperor put on the sacred crown.

Usage Notes

Used for putting something on the body, especially accessories, jewelry, or clothing.

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