襟(えり)

えり
noun
collar, lapel
1. collar, lapel
The part of a garment that encircles or frames the neck. Includes shirt collars, jacket lapels, and kimono collars.
シャツの襟(えり)が汚(よご)れている。
The collar of my shirt is dirty.
襟(えり)を正(ただ)して話(はなし)を聞(き)いた。
I straightened my posture and listened intently.
襟(えり)を正(ただ)す is an idiom meaning to become serious/proper
寒(さむ)いのでコートの襟(えり)を立(た)てた。
I turned up my coat collar because it was cold.
着物(きもの)の襟元(えりもと)を整(ととの)える。
To adjust the collar area of a kimono.
2. nape of the neck
The back of the neck area, especially when referring to the neck opening of clothing.
着物(きもの)の襟元(えりもと)を整(ととの)える。
To adjust the collar area of a kimono.

COLLAR TYPES:

  • 丸襟(まるえり) - round collar
  • 開襟(かいきん) - open collar
  • 立(た)て襟(えり) - standing collar
  • タートルネック - turtleneck

IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS:

  • 襟(えり)を正(ただ)す - to straighten oneself up, to become serious
  • 襟(えり)を立(た)てる - to turn up one's collar
  • 襟足(えりあし) - nape of the neck, hairline at the back
  • 襟元(えりもと) - around the collar, neckline

RELATED CLOTHING PARTS:

  • 袖(そで) - sleeve
  • 裾(すそ) - hem
  • ボタン - button
  • ポケット - pocket

Related Words

Related: 裾(すそ) (hem)
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Added 2026.1.18 3:41 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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