Japanese

きる
Meaning: to wear; to put on (above the waist)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 着る 着ない
Polite 着ます 着ません
Past 着た 着なかった
Polite + Past 着ました 着ませんでした
Te-form 着て 着なくて
Potential 着られる 着られない
Passive 着られる 着られない
Causative 着させる 着させない
Imperative 着ろ 着るな

Handwriting

着
る

Example sentences

I wear a thick coat on cold days.
外は寒いです。ですから、コートを着て出かけてください。
It's cold outside. Therefore, please wear a coat when you go out.
彼女は黒いドレスを着ている。
She is wearing a black dress.
今日は寒いから、コートを着てください。
Since it's cold today, please wear a coat.
彼女は赤いドレスを着ていたので、とても目立っていた。
She stood out a lot because she was wearing a red dress.
彼はいつも黒の服を着ている。
He always wears black clothes.
彼は白のシャツを着ている。
He is wearing a white shirt.
多くの日本の高校生は、毎日制服を着て学校に通います。
Many Japanese high school students wear uniforms to school every day.
彼女はいつも派手な服を着ている。
She always wears flashy clothes.
彼女はパーティーに美しいドレスを着て行った。
She went to the party wearing a beautiful dress.

Usage Notes

Used specifically for clothing worn on the upper body or the whole body (like a dress). For lower body items, use 'haku'.

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