English–Japanese

“putting on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisōchaku

Example

ヘルメットを装着します。he ru me tto o sō chaku shi ma su

I put on a helmet.

Illustration for 装着 (putting on)

How to say “putting on” in Japanese

“Putting on” in Japanese is 装着 (sōchaku).

Describes fitting something onto a person, device, or other fixed place so that it stays in the intended position.

Full entry for 装着: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 装着

自転車に乗る前にヘルメットを装着しましょう。ji ten sha ni no ru mae ni he ru me tto o sō chaku shi ma shō

Let's put on a helmet before riding a bicycle.

Tips for using 装着

  • 装着 (sōchaku) is common in instructions about safety gear and devices, where it sounds more technical than the everyday verb 着る (kiru).

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