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stand-up collar; high-collared uniform
A type of collar that stands upright and fits close to the neck, or the uniform featuring such a collar. In Japan, typically refers to the traditional boys' school uniform (gakuran) with its stiff, buttoned-up standing collar.
My son is entering middle school, so I went to buy a stand-up collar uniform.
Cultural note
The 詰め襟 is iconic of Japanese boys' school uniforms, known as 学ラン. The design was originally inspired by European military uniforms and became standard in Japanese schools during the Meiji era. While many schools have switched to blazers, the 詰め襟 remains a recognized symbol of male student life in Japan.
Common collocations
- 詰め襟の制服 (stand-up collar uniform)
- 詰め襟の学生服 (stand-up collar school uniform)
- 詰め襟を着る (to wear a stand-up collar uniform)
Etymology
From 詰める (to pack tightly, to close up) + 襟 (collar) — a collar that is closed up tightly around the neck.