身に付ける

• 読み: みにつける
• ローマ字: mi ni tsukeru
• 漢字の分解: 身 (shin/mi) — body, self; 付 (fu/tsuke) — attach, acquire, affix
• 発音: /mi.ni.tsɯ.ke.ɾɯ/

意味

To learn thoroughly; to acquire a skill or knowledge; to master; also, to wear or carry something on one's person.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb combining 身に (onto/into the body) and 付ける (to attach, to affix). In its most common sense, it describes internalising knowledge or skills to the point where they become part of oneself — not merely memorised but genuinely mastered. This contrasts with simply 覚える (to memorise). It is also used literally for wearing accessories or carrying items. The emphasis on genuine internalisation makes it a common phrase in educational and training contexts.

例文

1. 礼儀作法は幼いうちに身に付けておくべき大切な習慣だ。
2. 外国語を流暢に話せるようになるには、会話の感覚を身に付けることが重要だ。
3. 彼は多くの現場経験を通じて、問題解決の力を身に付けていった。

使い方ガイド

場面: education, training, language learning, professional development

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 身に (mi ni — onto/into the body) and 付ける (tsukeru — to attach, to make part of). The image is of attaching something permanently to one's body and self, suggesting genuine integration rather than superficial acquisition.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: All classes