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VocabJLPT N3

to put on (one's head)

Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to put on (one's head)
2. to wear
3. to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.)
4. to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.)

This verb means to put something on one's head, such as a hat or helmet, or to be covered by something falling over you. It can also be used figuratively, such as taking the blame for something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In this heat, you'll be soaked in sweat even with a hat on!

Sentence 2

Come on, if you pull your hat down that far, you can't see where you're going!

Sentence 3

You can't enter this site without a hard hat.

Sentence 4

Wait — did you just walk into the store with your hat still on?

Sentence 5

Putting on that hat and looking in the mirror cheered me up a little.