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Definition and meaning of 着る - きる in Japanese

きる着る
kiru

N4

1.to wear

ichidan verb / transitive

シャツを着ます。
I wear a shirt.
きる着る
kiru

N4

1.put on clothing from the shoulders down.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

今日は赤いシャツを着る予定です。
I plan to wear a red shirt today.
冬になると暖かいコートを着る。
I wear a warm coat in the winter.
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2.accept or carry responsibility or blame.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

彼はいつも他人の過ちを着る。
He always takes the blame for others' mistakes.
責任を着ることは大切だと思う。
I think it is important to bear responsibility.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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