Japanese Word of the Day
着く
tsu-KU • verb (intransitive, godan) — 4th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to arrive (at a place); to reach
Examples
- 電車は午前9時に東京に着きます。
(The train arrives in Tokyo at 9:00 a.m.) - 家に着いたら電話します。
(I'll call you when I get home.) - 会場には少し早めに着いてください。
(Please arrive at the venue a little early.)
Synonyms
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Use 着く with the particle に to indicate arrival at a place (e.g., 駅に着く). 到着する is a more formal alternative. Don't confuse 着く (tsuku, to arrive) with 着る (kiru, to wear) — they use the same kanji but different readings and meanings.
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