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着
着 (readings: ちゃく, じゃく, き, つ; Japanese kanji) means “to wear / to arrive”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 到着 (arrival).
What does 着 mean?
| Kanji | 着 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to wear / to arrive |
| Readings | ちゃく, じゃく, き, つ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 着
着 is read ちゃく or じゃく or き or つ depending on the word.
Example words with 着
| Example | 到着 (arrival) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14