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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)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and now. Collar of current clothes.
Symbolism
Collar, neckline, dignity. Represents neck part of kimono.
Component Breakdown
衿=
衤今
clothes + 今
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衿 mean in Japanese?
衿 means neck, collar, lapel.
How do you read 衿?
On'yomi: キン、コン (KIN, KON). Kun'yomi: えり (eri).
How many strokes does 衿 have?
衿 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 衿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
衿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means neck, collar, lapel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.