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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #6822
1

collar; lapel; neckband; neck

Examples
彼のえりのサイズはいくつですか。
What size of collar does he take?
2

nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

collar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings

18 strokesFrequency 2,030JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キン

Kun

えり

neck, collar, lapel

9 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

キンコン

Kun

えり

jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

14 strokesFrequency 138JLPT N2Grade 5

On

リョウ

Kun

えり

Nanori

ようよし

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