← Home

Wears

Japanese uses different verbs for wearing depending on which part of the body the item goes on.

Verbs for Wearing

to wear (on the torso)
Worn with:
shirtt-shirtsweaterjacketcoatsuitdressyukatakimono
Today I'm wearing a white shirt.
Please put on a coat because it's cold.
I'll wear a suit to tomorrow's party.
to wear (on lower body or feet)
Worn with:
shoessneakersbootssandalsslipperssocksstockingstrousersskirtjeans
I wear the same shoes every day.
I wore jeans today because it's cold.
Please wear slippers when entering the house.
to wear (on the head)
Worn with:
hatcapbeaniehelmet
Please wear a hat because the sun is strong outside.
She always wears a cap.
Let's wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
to wear (on the face)
Worn with:
glassessunglasses
He has been wearing glasses since he was little.
I wear sunglasses when I go to the beach.
Wearing glasses really changes your look, doesn't it.
to wear (accessories)
Worn with:
necktiescarf / mufflerbeltringnecklaceearringsbraceletwatch
I always wear a tie at work.
She was wearing a beautiful necklace.
They might be married since they're wearing a ring on their left hand.
Very versatile and can often be used in place of つける or はめる for accessories.
to attach / wear (on the body)
Worn with:
name tagbadgebroochperfume
Please wear your name tag at the venue.
I attended with a badge on my chest.
I put on too much perfume today.
to put on (tight-fitting items)
Worn with:
ringglovescontact lenses
In winter, your hands get cold if you don't wear gloves.
I put a ring on my left ring finger.
I wear contact lenses instead of glasses.
指輪 can also be used with する - both are natural. はめる implies fitting something onto a body part.
to wrap around
Worn with:
scarf / mufflerscarfstole
I went outside with a scarf wrapped around my neck.
She had a scarf wrapped around her head.
I wrapped a stole around myself because it was a bit chilly.
マフラー can also be used with する - both are natural. 巻く emphasizes the wrapping action itself.