ハンガー

ハンガー

(coat) hanger

JLPT N1

Meaning and Usage

"ハンガー" refers to a clothes hanger, a common household item used to hang garments. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday conversation.

Common Collocations

  • ハンガーをかける: to hang clothes on a hanger
  • ハンガーにかける: to put clothes on a hanger
  • 滑りにくいハンガー: non-slip hanger

Usage Notes

"ハンガー" is typically used in casual and formal contexts alike. It is often mentioned when talking about organizing clothes, laundry, or shopping for household items. Learners should note that "ハンガー" specifically means the physical hanger, not the act of hanging clothes (which would be "かける" or "つるす").

Common Mistakes

Some learners confuse "ハンガー" with the verb "掛ける" (to hang). Remember, "ハンガー" is a noun meaning the hanger itself, so it should be used when referring to the object, not the action.

Example Sentences

あたらしいハンガーをかって、クローゼットにかけました。

I bought new hangers and hung them in the closet.

このハンガーはすべりにくいそざいでできています。

This hanger is made of a non-slip material.

クリーニングてんでふくをうけとるとき、ハンガーごともってかえります。

When picking up clothes from the dry cleaner, I take them home with the hanger.