“Collar” or “Neckline” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “襟”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “襟” means “Lapel”, “Neckband” or “Nape of the neck” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “襟”

Jouyou Kanji “襟” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
18 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
きん(kin) |
| Kun-Yomi |
えり(eri) |
| むね(mune) |
| Meanings |
Neck, Collar, Neckband, Lapel |
| Mind, Thought, Heart |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “襟”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 襟足(えりあし-e ri a shi) |
Nape of the neck, Hairline at the nape of the neck |
| 襟髪(えりがみ-e ri ga mi) |
Back hair, Hair on the nape of the neck |
| 襟首(えりくび-e ri ku bi) |
Scruff, Nape of the neck |
| 襟章(えりしょう-e ri sho u) |
Collar badge, Lapel pin, Lapel badge |
| 襟巻き(えりまき-e ri ma ki) |
Muffler, Scarf |
| 襟元(えりもと-e ri mo to) |
Around the neck, Nape, Front of neck |
| 襟懐(きんかい-ki n ka i) |
One’s inner thoughts, Feelings |
| 襟帯(きんたい-ki n ta i) |
① Collar and obi, ② Fortified area that is not easily attacked |
| 襟度(きんど-ki n do) |
Magnanimity, Generosity, Greatheartedness |
| 開襟(かいきん-ka i ki n) |
Open-collared, Open-necked, Open collar |
| 胸襟(きょうきん-kyo u ki n) |
Heart, Bosom, Mind, Inside of one’s chest |
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