JLPT N1

collar; lapel; neck

Item 371 of 642 | 18 strokes | Radical: 衤 (clothing)

Readings

On'yomiキン
Kun'yomiえり

Mnemonic

The CLOTHING around the neck — the formal COLLAR.

Example Words

襟 (えり) collar
襟元 (えりもと) neckline
胸襟 (きょうきん) heart; mind