English–Japanese

“wearing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichakuyō

Example

制服を着用します。sei fuku o chaku yō shi ma su

I wear a uniform.

Illustration for 着用 (wearing)

How to say “wearing” in Japanese

“Wearing” in Japanese is 着用 (chakuyō).

Describes having clothing, a uniform, or similar items on the body as part of one's appearance.

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

Example sentences with 着用

会場では、名札を着用する必要があります。kai jō de wa na fuda o chaku yō su ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

You need to wear a name tag at the venue.

Tips for using 着用

  • In everyday conversation, 服を着る (fuku o kiru) is more common, while 着用 (chakuyō) often appears in rules, forms, and other formal wording.

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