Japanese Counter for Clothes (着) – Counting Clothing Items
Learn how to count clothes in Japanese using 着
In Japanese, clothing items are counted using the counter 「着」(ちゃく / chaku).
This counter is commonly used for shirts, jackets, coats, suits, dresses, uniforms, and other worn clothing items.
Basic Pattern
Most numbers follow the pattern:
number + 着
Examples:
1着 (いっちゃく / icchaku)
2着 (にちゃく / nichaku)
3着 (さんちゃく / sanchaku)
Common Usage
シャツを二着買いました。 (shatsu o nichaku kaimashita)
Meaning: I bought two shirts.
This counter is frequently used when talking about buying or wearing clothes.