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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.

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').