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What is the Kanji for 'Arrive' and 'Wear'? | 着

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Arrive' and 'Wear', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Arrive' and 'Wear' is 着.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrive, Wear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    tsu

    onyomiちゃく

    chaku

    Parts

    Eye Sheep (羊)

    Example Word

    下着: underwear. The Japanese noun '下着 (したぎ)' refers to 'underwear'. It is a general term used to describe clothing worn beneath outer garments, typically next to the skin. This includes items like bras, panties, undershirts, and boxers. The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and casual contexts. For example: I bought new underwear「新しい下着を買いました」(あたらしいしたぎをかいました). Please wash the underwear「下着を洗ってください」(したぎをあらってください). The term is commonly used in everyday conversations and is essential when discussing clothing or laundry.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    168

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eye

    radical

    Meaning

    Sheep

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 20 words:

    word

    着る

    Meaning

    Wear

    word

    上着

    Meaning

    Jacket

    word

    着替える

    Meaning

    Change clothes

    word

    落ち着く

    Meaning

    Calm

    word

    着く

    Meaning

    Arrive

    word

    着替え

    Meaning

    Changing

    word

    落ち着き

    Meaning

    Calmness

    word

    着物

    Meaning

    Kimono

    word

    薄着

    Meaning

    Light clothing

    word

    厚着

    Meaning

    Heavy clothing

    word

    たどり着く

    Meaning

    Reach

    word

    定着

    Meaning

    Establishment, Fixation

    word

    Meaning

    Arrival

    word

    水着

    Meaning

    Swimsuit

    word

    着席

    Meaning

    Sitting

    word

    下着

    Meaning

    Underwear

    word

    着陸

    Meaning

    Landing

    word

    着せる

    Meaning

    Dress

    word

    到着

    Meaning

    Arrival

    word

    肌着

    Meaning

    Underwear

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 23 kanji contain the part 目 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    See

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Straight, Repair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Self

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calculate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prefecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ministry, Conserve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tool

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coach, Supervise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shield

    kanji

    Meaning

    Watch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sleep, Sleepy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blink, Flash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sleep, Drowsy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    kanji

    Meaning

    Risk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eyebrows

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pupil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friendly

Learn the Kanji

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What does 着 mean?

着 means 'Arrive' and 'Wear'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.