襟首を掴む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 襟首を掴む
1
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
Examples
彼はすりの襟首を掴んだ。
He seized the pickpocket by the collar.
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
首
9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
neck
counter for songs and poems
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
す
掴
11 strokes
Meanings
catch
seize
grasp
hold
arrest
capture
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.む
つか.まえる
つか.まる
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