JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
着 — don
- Reading
- チャク・ジャク・き.る・\~ぎ・き.せる・\~き.せ・つ.く・つ.ける
- Meaning
- don; arrive; wear; counter for suits of clothing
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
着 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is チャク・ジャク・き.る・\~ぎ・き.せる・\~き.せ・つ.く・つ.ける and it means don; arrive; wear; counter for suits of clothing. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
着 appears in everyday japanese words such as 着 (counter for suits of clothing), 先着 (first arrival) and 執着 (attachment).
Japanese words containing 着
Frequently asked questions
What does 着 mean in Japanese?
着 means don; arrive; wear; counter for suits of clothing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 着 read?
着 is read チャク・ジャク・き.る・\~ぎ・き.せる・\~き.せ・つ.く・つ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 着 and 先着 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 着 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 着 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 着 in a word?
A common word containing 着 is 着 (ちゃく) — "counter for suits of clothing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 着 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 着 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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