着飾る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 着飾る is read as きかざる and is a verb meaning to dress oneself in splendid or decorative clothes for an occasion.
• Basic usage: Dressing splendidly for a celebration appears in 祝いの席に合わせて華やかに着飾る, while dressing up and joining a procession appears in 着飾って行列に加わる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Manner expressed with に
  • Use an adverbial form to describe the appearance, as in 華やかに着飾る.
• Difference from 着る
  • Unlike the neutral verb for putting on clothes, this word emphasizes decoration and special attire.