襟元
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 襟元
1
(around the) neck; nape
Examples
その人は私のえりもとをつかもうとした。
The man tried to catch hold of me by the collar.
2
collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
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
元
4 strokes
Frequency: 192
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
beginning
former time
origin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はじめ
はる
ゆき
よし
衿
9 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
neck
collar
lapel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えり
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