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襟ぐり

えりぐり

N1neckline · neck opening

Examples

このシャツは襟ぐりが少し狭い。

襟ぐりに沿って細い飾り布を縫い付けた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 襟ぐり, read えりぐり, is the opening and edge around the neck of a shirt, dress, or similar garment.
  • Basic usage: It may be judged too narrow for comfort or serve as the edge along which decorative trim is sewn.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The opening around a garment's neck
    • This is the neck opening of a shirt, whose width may feel narrow or whose edge may receive trim. It is distinct from the whole collar or the wearer's neck.

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