Compare: 着る vs 切る

着るきる

to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on

切るきる

to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)

きる着る
N5CommonIchidan verb

to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on

View details

Examples

毛皮の(ふく)を着ている。

She is garbed in furs.

(かれ)はくたくたの背広を着ていた。

He was wearing a threadbare suit.

きる切る
N5CommonGodan verb (ru ending)

to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)

View details

Examples

林檎(りんご)は彼女によってナイフで半分(はんぶん)に切られた。

The apple was cut in two by her with a knife.

たくさん作っても捌ききれないから、控えめにね。

If you make too many, we won't be able to sell them all, so don't go wild.