English–Japanese
“dress up” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikikazaru
Example
姉は特別な日に着飾ります。ane wa toku betsu na hi ni ki kaza ri ma su
My older sister dresses up on special days.
How to say “dress up” in Japanese
“Dress up” in Japanese is 着飾る (kikazaru).
Describes deliberately arranging one's clothing and appearance to look more elegant or noticeable.
Example sentences with 着飾る
舞台に立つ前に、出演者たちは華やかに着飾りました。bu tai ni ta tsu mae ni shutsu en sha ta chi wa hana ya ka ni ki kaza ri ma shi ta
Before going on stage, the performers dressed up glamorously.
Tips for using 着飾る
- In Japanese, 着飾る (kikazaru) usually describes making one's appearance elegant or showy, while English dress up can also mean wearing a costume for play or disguise.