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履く
haku
Description
「履く」は、くつやズボンなど、足につけるものを身につけるときに使います。
"履く" is used when putting on things worn on the feet, like shoes or pants.
上に着るシャツには使わず、下半身や足のものに使う言葉です。
It is not used for shirts worn on the upper body, but for items on the lower body or feet.
Meanings
履くhaku
to put on footwear (shoes, socks)
新しいくつを履いて出かけた。
I went out wearing new shoes.
履くhaku
to put on lower-body clothing (pants, skirt)
寒いのでズボンを履いた。
I put on pants because it was cold.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
履く covers footwear and lower-body wear; upper-body items use 着る instead.
- Etymology
often written 穿く for pants/skirts and 履く for shoes.
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