Japanese

ちゃくよう
Meaning: wearing; putting on (clothes, accessories, etc.)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

着
用

Example sentences

Please wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
マスクを着用することで、ウイルスの感染を防ぐことができます。
By wearing a mask, you can prevent the spread of the virus.
博物館には、戦国時代の武将が着用していた甲冑が展示されている。
A suit of armor worn by a military commander from the Sengoku period is on display in the museum.
ウイルスの感染拡大を防ぐためにマスクを着用する。
Wear a mask to prevent the spread of virus infection.
会議では名札を着用して下さい
Please wear your name tag at the conference.
政府は、国民にマスクの着用を義務付けた。
The government made wearing masks compulsory for the citizens.
彼は父の葬儀にモーニングを着用して出席した。
He attended his father's funeral wearing a morning coat.
船に乗る時は必ず救命胴衣を着用してください
Please be sure to wear a life jacket when riding on a boat.
コンタクトレンズを長時間着用すると角膜を傷つける恐れがある。
Wearing contact lenses for a long time may damage the cornea.
天皇陛下が即位の礼で冕冠を着用された。
The Emperor wore the imperial crown at the enthronement ceremony.

Usage Notes

A formal term for wearing or putting on clothes, uniforms, helmets, or safety gear. It is often used in instructions or regulations.

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