襟首
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 襟首
1
nape of the neck
Examples
男は彼のえり首をつかんだ。
The man seized him by the neck.
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
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