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synonym Comparative
はく
VS
かぶる

Differences Between "はく" and "かぶる"

Option A
はく
Meaning
to wear, to put on (lower body clothes, shoes)
Reading
はく (haku)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
新しい靴をはいて出かけました。
I put on new shoes and went out.
Option B
かぶる
Meaning
to wear, to put on (on head)
Reading
かぶる (kaburu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
帽子をかぶって散歩に行きました。
I put on a hat and went for a walk.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to wear, to put on (lower body clothes, shoes))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- はく: Used for clothes worn on the lower body (pants, skirts) and footwear (shoes, socks).
- かぶる: Used for items worn on the head, such as hats, caps, or helmets.
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