Is there a general/default word for "to wear"?


I've been introduced to 着る (for things you put on like a shirt) and 履く (for
things you put on like pants) in class, but is there a general way to just say
something like `wear clothes`? Or must the "method" of putting on be
specified?




Yes, there is a general word:

> 身に着ける

So, you can say:

> 帽子を身に着ける  
>  服を身に着ける  
>  ズボンを身に着ける

However, in daily conversation it is more common to say `着る` or `履く`. Also,
`身につける` can mean something different like `知識を身につける`.

Or, after rereading your question, it looks like you don't want to specify
what you are wearing. In that case, the other answer is correct.




Yes, there is a general word:

> 身に着ける

So, you can say:

> 帽子を身に着ける  
>  服を身に着ける  
>  ズボンを身に着ける

However, in daily conversation it is more common to say `着る` or `履く`. Also,
`身につける` can mean something different like `知識を身につける`.

Or, after rereading your question, it looks like you don't want to specify
what you are wearing. In that case, the other answer is correct.

