Imagine a person putting on clothes to get ready for the day. The strokes in '着' represent the actions of wearing and adorning oneself with clothing.
Frequency in JLPT exams
The kanji '着' is commonly tested in the JLPT, especially at the N4 level. It appears in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections related to clothing, arrival, and dressing.
Example Sentences
彼は新しいシャツを着ました。
He wore a new shirt.
かれはあたらしいシャツをきました。
kare wa atarashii shatsu o kimashita.
着いたらすぐに連絡ください。
Please contact me as soon as you arrive.
ついたらすぐにれんらくください。
tsuitara sugu ni renraku kudasai.
彼は制服を着て学校に行きます。
He goes to school wearing a uniform.
かれはせいふくをきてがっこうにいきます。
kare wa seifuku o kite gakkou ni ikimasu.
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
The kanji '着' is commonly used in words related to clothing, such as 着物 (きもの, kimono) and 制服 (せいふく, uniform).
Pay attention to the different readings and meanings of '着'. For example, '着る' means 'to wear', while '着く' means 'to arrive'.
Practicing the stroke order of '着' can help improve your handwriting and understanding of the kanji.
In the JLPT, you may encounter vocabulary and reading comprehension questions that include the kanji '着'. Make sure to familiarize yourself with its various uses.
Usage in Japanese Names
'着' is rarely used as a standalone kanji in names. However, it can be found in names like '着物' (Kimono) or '着心地' (Comfort of wearing) to express a sense of style and fashion.
