はく

履 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear), to wear
    usu. 履く or 穿く

    • この靴はきつすぎてはけない。
      These shoes are too tight to get into.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to affix (a sword to one's hip)
    usu. 佩く or 帯く

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
    archaic