襟を正す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 襟を正す
1
Idiomatic expression
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
Kanji in this Word
襟
18 strokes
Frequency: 2030
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
collar
neck
lapel
one's inner feelings
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えり
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
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