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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

衿、 領

Reading

Kana: えり
Romaji: eri
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

collar; lapel; neckband; neck

2

nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

Kanji

Readings: キン、 えり
Meanings: collar, neck, lapel, one's inner feelings
Readings: キン、 コン、 えり
Meanings: neck, collar, lapel
Readings: リョウ、 えり
Meanings: jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

Example Sentences

(わたし)(かれ)のえりをつかんだ。
➥I held him by the collar.
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(かれ)(わたし)のえり(くび)をつかんだ。
➥He took me by the collar.
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(おとこ)(かれ)のえり(くび)をつかんだ。
➥The man seized him by the neck.
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(かれ)はすりの襟首(えりくび)(つか)んだ。
➥He seized the pickpocket by the collar.
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(かれ)(わたし)襟首(えりくび)(ひぱ)()った。
➥He dragged at my collar.
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(わたし)(かれ)のえり(くび)をつかまえた。
➥I held him by the collar.
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