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襟
On'yomi
キン
KIN
Kun'yomi
えり
eri
collar · neck · lapel · one's inner feelings
Details
Strokes18
Frequency#2030
Radical衣clothes(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
襟=
衤禁
clothes + 禁
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and forbid. Clothes of forbidden area, collar.
Symbolism
Collar area, dignity, attitude. Represents symbol of formal wear.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
襟を正す
えりをただす
To straighten one's collar; To behave properly