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synonym Comparative
脱ぐ
VS
着る

Differences Between "脱ぐ" and "着る"

Option A
脱ぐ
Meaning
to take off (clothes, shoes)
Reading
ぬぐ (nugu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
部屋に入る前に、靴を脱いでください。
Please take off your shoes before entering the room.
Option B
着る
Meaning
to wear, to put on (upper body clothes)
Reading
きる (kiru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎日、シャツを着て仕事に行きます。
I wear a shirt to work every day.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to take off (clothes, shoes))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 脱ぐ: Used when removing clothes, shoes, or accessories. The polite form is 脱ぎます (nugimasu).
- 着る: Used for clothes worn on the upper body, such as shirts, jackets, dresses, etc.
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