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えり
eri
Description
「えり」は、シャツやコートなど、首のまわりにある部分のことです。
"えり" is the part around the neck of a shirt, coat, etc.
寒い日には、えりを立てて首をあたためます。
On cold days, you raise the "えり" to warm your neck.
Meanings
襟eri
collar, neckband of clothing
シャツのえりがよごれています。
The collar of the shirt is dirty.
襟eri
nape or neck area around the collar
えりに手をあてて考えました。
I put my hand on my collar and thought.
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Notes
- Etymology
also written 衿; originally referred to the part of clothing wrapping the neck.
- Nuance
襟を正す is an idiom meaning to straighten up one's attitude.
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