~着

~ちゃく
~chaku

arriving (suffix), counter for clothes

SuffixJLPT N3

What does ~着 mean?

~着 is a Japanese suffix meaning “arriving (suffix)” or “counter for clothes” in English. It is written as ~着 in kanji, ~ちゃく in hiragana, and ~chaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

NoteSuffix for an arrival point (東京着 = arriving in Tokyo), and a counter for suits and dresses (二着 = two suits).

Example sentences

この電車は九時に東京着だ。

This train arrives in Tokyo at nine.

スーツを二着買った。

I bought two suits.

Words sharing kanji with ~着

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