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襟

襟 — collar, neck, lapel

Learn the correct stroke order for 襟 (collar), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えりeri
Strokes18
Radical衣
Frequency#2030
Meaningscollar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

胸襟きょうきんone's heartnoun
襟元えりもと(around the) neck; napenoun
襟えりcollar; lapel; neckbandnoun
襟巻きえりまきscarf (esp. one worn for warmth); mufflernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 襟 (collar) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 襟 is #2030, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

胸襟きょうきん — one's heart
襟元えりもと — (around the) neck; nape
襟えり — collar; lapel; neckband

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 襟 have?

The kanji 襟 (collar) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 襟?

襟 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 襟 mean?

襟 means: collar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings. On'yomi readings: キン. Kun'yomi readings: えり.

What JLPT level is 襟?

襟 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.