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衿
On'yomi
キン・コン
KIN / KON
Kun'yomi
えり
eri
neck · collar · lapel
Details
Strokes9
Radical衣clothes(6)
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Component Breakdown
衿=
衤今
clothes + 今
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and now. Collar of current clothes.
Symbolism
Collar, neckline, dignity. Represents neck part of kimono.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
衿を正す
えりをただす
To straighten one's collar; To correct one's posture or attitude