マスクをつける
masuku o tsukeru
To wear a mask in Japanese is マスクをつける (masuku o tsukeru).
This phrase is used to describe the action of putting on and having a protective face covering on your face.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb つける (tsukeru) literally means 'to attach' or 'to put on'.
How do you pronounce it?
masuku o tsukeru
Did you know?
- Wearing a mask can be a social signal in Japan to indicate a desire for anonymity or a wish to avoid conversation in public spaces.
- The phenomenon of glasses fogging up while wearing a mask is described with the word くもり, which is the same word used for a 'cloudy' day in the weather.
- While マスクをつける is used for medical face coverings, the verb かぶる is used for costume masks because it implies the mask covers the entire head like a hat.
Examples in context
- マスクをつけると眼鏡が曇る。When I wear a mask, my glasses get steamed up.This sentence shows a common side effect of wearing a mask, such as glasses fogging up, when using マスクをつける.Tatoeba #7562208 by Sonata, translation #7562251 by CK
- 外出する時はマスクをつける。Gaishutsu suru toki wa masuku o tsukeru.I wear a mask when I go out.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are at home preparing to go out.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太くん、外出する前にマスクをつけるのを忘れないで。Yota-kun, gaishutsu suru mae ni masuku o tsukeru no o wasurenaide.Yota, don't forget to wear a mask before going out.
- 陽太 Yotaわかったよ、美咲。ちゃんとマスクをつけるね。Wakatta yo, Misaki. Chanto masuku o tsukeru ne.I got it, Misaki. I'll make sure to wear a mask.
- 美咲 Misaki今は周りに人が多いから、マスクをつけるのが安心だよ。Ima wa mawari ni hito ga ooi kara, masuku o tsukeru no ga anshin da yo.Since there are many people around now, it's safer to wear a mask.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね。すぐにマスクをつけるよ。Sou da ne. Sugu ni masuku o tsukeru yo.You're right. I'll put on a mask right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
