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着
wear · arrive · reach
N4On: ちゃくKun: きる、つく、つける、き
Memory Aid
The bottom component is 衣 (clothing), making it easy to remember the meaning 'wear'. The top part looks like a person with outstretched arms, as if they are ARRIVING or putting on clothes.
'Chaku' — Imagine CHUCKING (chaku) clothes on, or CHUCKING (chaku) yourself somewhere to ARRIVE.
Vocabulary
着るきるto wear
着くつくto arrive
着物きものkimono
到着とうちゃくarrival
下着したぎunderwear
Example Sentences
毎日、制服を着ます。
I wear a uniform every day.
友達はもう駅に着きました。
My friend already arrived at the station.
電車の到着が遅れています。
The train's arrival is delayed.
彼女はきれいな着物を着ています。
She is wearing a beautiful kimono.