Japanese word

試着

Pronunciation

Romajishichaku

Meaning

  • nountrying on

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 服を試着するfuku o shi chaku su ru

    try on clothes

  • 上着を試着するuwa gi o shi chaku su ru

    try on a jacket

Similar words

着用chakuyō: The act of putting on and wearing clothing, with no required check of its fit.
フィッティングfittingu: An appointment or process for trying on clothing and checking its fit.

Definition in Japanese

衣服を身につけてみて、体に合うかどうかや着心地を確かめること。i fuku o mi ni tsu ke te mi te karada ni a u ka dō ka ya kigokochi o tashi ka me ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 試着 (shichaku) joins 試 (shi, "try") with 着 (chaku, "put on or wear"), linking trial with putting on clothes.

Usage tips

  • 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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