Japanese word

履く

Pronunciation

Romajihaku

Meaning

  • verbput on

Example

毎日、靴を履きます。mai nichi kutsu o ha ki ma su

I put on my shoes every day.

Illustration for 履く (put on)

More examples

雨の日は長靴を履きます。ame no hi wa naga gutsu o ha ki ma su

I put on boots when it rains.

Core concept

履く (haku) centers on putting something on the feet or lower body so it can be worn there.

Common phrases

  • 靴を履くkutsu o ha ku

    put on shoes

  • 靴下を履くkutsu shita o ha ku

    put on socks

  • ズボンを履くzu bo n o ha ku

    put on pants

Similar words

着るkiru: To put on and wear clothing on the upper body.

Definition in Japanese

靴・靴下やズボンなどを足または下半身に身につける。kutsu kutsu shita ya zu bo n na do o ashi ma ta wa ka han shin ni mi ni tsu ke ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 履く (haku) is written with the kanji 履 (ri, "tread"), linking its spelling to footwear and stepping.

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses 履く (haku) for both putting on and wearing footwear and other lower-body clothing, while English often separates put on from wear.

Other meanings

  • wearverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 履き物hakimonofootwearnoun
  • 履き方hakikataway of putting onnoun

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