WORD DETAIL
襟ぐり
えりぐり
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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.

