着せる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 着せる
1
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to clothe
Examples
ケイトは人形に服を着せている。
Kate is dressing her doll.
2
to cover; to coat; to plate; to gild; to veneer
3
to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame); to charge (with an offence); to give (a bad name); to remind someone of (their indebtedness)
Kanji in this Word
着
12 strokes
Frequency: 376
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
don
arrive
wear
counter for suits of clothing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チャク
ジャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
き.せる
つ.く
つ.ける
被
10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
incur
cover
veil
brood over
shelter
wear
put on
be exposed (film)
receiving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
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