N11326/3019

えり

nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

  • collar, lapel, neckband, neck
  • nape of the neck, scruff of the neck

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょはコートのえりててあるいた。

She walked with the collar of her coat turned up.

そのおとこ突然とつぜん襟首えりくびをつかまれた。

The man was suddenly grabbed by the scruff of his neck.

かれ清潔感せいけつかんのあるしろえりのシャツをこのんでる。

He prefers to wear shirts with clean white collars.

礼服れいふくえりにはこまかな刺繍ししゅうほどこされていた。

The collar of the formal attire was decorated with fine embroidery.

言葉ことばせっするたびに、かれおのずとえりただおもいがした。

Every time he encountered his teacher's words, he naturally felt compelled to straighten himself up with respect.