How do you read 襟元?

襟元 is read えりもと (erimoto), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

What JLPT level is 襟元?

It is not on the standard JLPT lists.

How do you write 襟元 in romaji?

襟元 is written erimoto in romaji.

What kanji are in 襟元?

襟 (Collar, Neck); 元 (Beginning, Former Time).

襟元えりもと

えりもと · erimoto

noun

(around the) neck, nape

collar (at the front)

Other ways to say “neck” in Japanese →

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Kanji in this word

襟Collar, Neck, Lapel 音きん訓えり JLPT N1 · 18 strokes 元Beginning, Former Time, Origin 音げん・がん訓もと JLPT N4 · 4 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

襟えりneck, collar 元もとorigin, original; former 元々もともとoriginally, by nature, from the start 手元てもと(money) on hand or at home, one’s purse; usual skill 元年がんねんfirst year (of a specific reign)元来がんらいoriginally, naturally 元気げんきhealth(y), energetic

Questions

What does 襟元 mean?

(around the) neck, nape. It can also mean: collar (at the front).

How do you pronounce 襟元?

えりもと (erimoto). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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