襟
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Noun referring to the collar of clothing. Used in phrases like 『襟を立てる』 (eri o tateru, 'to turn up the collar').
Theme
Two friends, Miyuki and User, are shopping for clothes at a department store. Miyuki is trying on a new blouse and asks for User's opinion on the collar.
襟
えり
collar
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Imagine a shirt's collar hugging your neck. 'Collar' sounds like 'er' in 'errand' — think of running an errand in a shirt with a nice 『襟』 (eri, 'collar').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the 『襟』 (eri, 'collar') is an important part of traditional clothing like 『着物』 (kimono, 'kimono'), where the collar's style and fit can indicate formality or occasion.
Forms
Base: 襟Noun referring to the collar of clothing. Used in phrases like 『襟を立てる』 (eri o tateru, 'to turn up the collar').