着 飾(きかざ)る

きかざる

verb (godan)

to dress up, to deck oneself out

1. to dress up, to deck oneself out

To put on fine or elaborate clothing in order to look one's best.

パーティーに着飾(きかざ)って出(で)かけた。

I dressed up and went to the party.

華(はな)やかに着飾(きかざ)った女性(じょせい)たち。

Women dressed in splendid attire.

結婚式(けっこんしき)の招待客(しょうたいきゃく)はみな美(うつく)しく着飾(きかざ)っていた。

The wedding guests were all beautifully dressed up.

CONJUGATION: Godan る-verb. 着飾(きかざ)る → 着飾(きかざ)って → 着飾(きかざ)った.

USAGE: A compound verb from 着(き)る (to wear) + 飾(かざ)る (to decorate). Implies dressing up beyond one's everyday attire, often for a special occasion. Usually positive in tone.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

華(はな)やかに着飾(きかざ)る: to dress up splendidly
美(うつく)しく着飾(きかざ)る: to dress up beautifully
着飾(きかざ)った姿(すがた): a dressed-up appearance

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