How do you say "to take off" in Japanese?

脱ぐ

nugu

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to take off" is 脱ぐ (nugu).

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Pronunciation

脱ぐ is written using kanji. Romanised as nugu, it sounds roughly like "noo-goo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Nugu (脱ぐ) uses the kanji for remove or shed. It applies to removing clothing, shoes, or anything worn on the body.

Example sentence

週末に脱ぎますつもりです。

Shuumatsu ni nugimasu tsumori desu.

I plan to to take off this weekend.

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How to remember 脱ぐ

Nugu contains the flesh kanji, fitting for removing things worn against skin. The action is peeling away layers.

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Questions about 脱ぐ

How do you pronounce 脱ぐ?

脱ぐ is romanised as nugu. Say it roughly like "noo-goo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 脱ぐ formal or casual?

脱ぐ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 脱ぐ written in Japanese?

脱ぐ is written using kanji. Nugu (脱ぐ) uses the kanji for remove or shed.

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