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襟
On'yomi
キン
KIN
Kun'yomi
えり
eri
collar · neck · lapel · one's inner feelings
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and forbid. Clothes of forbidden area, collar.
Symbolism
Collar area, dignity, attitude. Represents symbol of formal wear.
Component Breakdown
襟=
衤禁
clothes + 禁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 襟
襟元えりもとnape
襟巻きえりまきscarf
Four-Character Compounds
襟を正す
えりをただす
To straighten one's collar; To behave properly
Other kanji with the same meaning
“collar”
“lapel”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 襟 mean in Japanese?
襟 means collar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings.
How do you read 襟?
On'yomi: キン (KIN). Kun'yomi: えり (eri).
How many strokes does 襟 have?
襟 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 襟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
襟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means collar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.