襟: the kanji for collar; neck
襟 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means collar; neck. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
襟 is written in 18 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
襟 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キン (kin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 胸襟きょうきん · kyōkin | one's heart; bosom |
えり (eri)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 襟えり · eri | collar |
| 襟元えりもと · erimoto | neckline |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- シャツの襟が汚れている。Shatsu no eri ga yogorete iru.The shirt collar is dirty.
- …寒いので襟を立てた。Samui node eri o tateta.It was cold, so I turned up my collar.
- 二人は胸襟を開いて話し合った。Futari wa kyōkin o hiraite hanashiatta.The two talked openly with each other.
- 襟元にスカーフを巻いた。Erimoto ni sukāfu o maita.I wrapped a scarf around my neck.
- 襟を正して話を聞いた。Eri o tadashite hanashi o kiita.I listened with a serious attitude.
Questions about 襟
How many strokes does 襟 have?
襟 is written in 18 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 襟?
The on readings are kin (キン). The kun readings are eri (えり).
What JLPT level is 襟?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 襟
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.