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身につける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身につける

身に付ける
身に着ける
みにつける
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #2839
1

Esp. 身に付ける

to learn; to acquire knowledge

Examples
「日本の経営陣は米国の労働者の扱い方を身につけなければいけない」と彼は言った。
Japanese management must learn how to deal with American workers, he said.
2

Esp. 身に着ける

to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on

Examples
ダイヤの指輪なんて身につけていないけど、私は幸せだ。
I'm not wearing a diamond ring, but I'm happy.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

somebody
person
one's station in life

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
5 strokes
Frequency: 322
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

adhere
attach
refer to
append

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ける
-つ.ける
-づ.ける
つ.け
つ.け-
-つ.け
-づ.け
-づけ
つ.く
-づ.く
つ.き
-つ.き
-つき
-づ.き
-づき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つけ
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
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