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JLPT N4 · Everyday verbs

着る

きる

to wear; to put on

Stroke order of 着る

2 characters, 13 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

着 · 12 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

Sheep's wool 羊 goes on in front of your eyes 目 as you put on a sweater.

Parts: 羊 sheep (variant) + 目 eye

The characters in 着る

  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

寒いのでコートを着ます。

さむいのでこーとをきます。

It's cold, so I'll wear a coat.

Words with 着

More words: Everyday verbs

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