衣
KanjiJLPT N2
Garment
garment, clothes, dressing
Mnemonic
Dot for the collar, a horizontal for the shoulders, and flowing strokes for the folds — a garment.
Details
The keyword for 衣 is garment. This kanji refers to clothing or a garment in a broad, somewhat formal or literary sense. It encompasses the idea of fabric worn to cover the body, often evoking traditional robes or attire rather than modern casual wear. In classical contexts, it frequently appears in references to ceremonial dress or the clothing of monks and nobility.
- On'yomi
- い、え
- Kun'yomi
- ころも、きぬ、-ぎ