Kanji

What does the kanji 襟 mean?

襟 means collar; inner feelings. On'yomi キン. Kun'yomi えり.

Quick facts
On'yomiキン
Kun'yomiえり
Strokes18
Main radical衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キンKun'yomi えり
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework18 strokes

collar; inner feelings

Memory hook

At the collar (衤) of the robe, the private feelings kept sacred — COLLAR, HEART.

Stroke order · 18 strokes

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Common words

  • 襟えりcollar, lapel; nape of the neck

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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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