Kanji

What does the kanji 衣 mean?

衣 means clothing. On'yomi イ、エ. Kun'yomi ころも、きぬ、-ぎ.

Quick facts
On'yomiイ、エ
Kun'yomiころも、きぬ、-ぎ
Strokes6
Main radical衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi イ、エKun'yomi ころも、きぬ、-ぎ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes

clothing

Memory hook

Strokes flaring either side like a collar and the skirts of a robe — CLOTHING, GARMENT.

Stroke order · 6 strokes

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Common words

  • 衣料いりょうclothing, apparel
  • 衣服いふくclothing, garments
  • 衣食住いしょくじゅうfood, clothing, and shelter; basic necessities of life

More words with this kanji

  • 浴衣ゆかたyukata (summer kimono)
  • 衣装いしょうcostume, attire (for performance)
  • 衣類いるいclothing, garments

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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