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装用 (そうよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
wearing ; putting on ; donning
Formal or technical term for the act of wearing or putting on clothing, accessories, or medical devices. Often used in medical, nursing, or instructional contexts.
ただ
しい
装そう
用よう
を
お
願ねが
い
し
ます
。
Please wear the mask correctly.
Kanji 用 utilize, business, service Similar words 着ちゃく 用よう 着用 is the common word for wearing clothes or protective gear. 装用 is more formal and often used for medical devices or specialized equipment.
装そう 着ちゃく 装着 emphasizes the physical act of attaching or equipping something, often mechanical or medical. 装用 focuses on the state or act of wearing.
Etymology Compound of 装 (そう, 'attire, equip') and 用 (よう, 'use'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of wearing or putting on equipment.
