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“trying on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishichaku

Example

サイズを確かめるために試着します。sa i zu o tashi ka me ru ta me ni shi chaku shi ma su

I try on the clothes to check the size.

Illustration for 試着 (trying on)

How to say “trying on” in Japanese

“Trying on” in Japanese is 試着 (shichaku).

Refers to wearing clothing briefly so that its size, comfort, or appearance can be checked.

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

Example sentences with 試着

セール品でも、返品条件を確認してから試着します。sē ru hin de mo hen pin jō ken o kaku nin shi te ka ra shi chaku shi ma su

Even for sale items, I check the return policy before trying them on.

Tips for using 試着

  • The question 試着できますか (shichaku dekimasu ka) is a polite way to ask whether a garment may be tried on in a shop.

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