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What is the Kanji for 'Clothes'? | 衣

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Clothes', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Clothes' is 衣.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clothes

    Reading

    kunyomiころも

    koromo

    onyomi

    i

    Parts

    Lid 𧘇Garment (衣)

    Example Word

    衣装: costume. The Japanese noun '衣装 (いしょう)' refers to 'costume' or 'attire'. It is commonly used to describe clothing worn for specific occasions, performances, or roles, such as traditional outfits, stage costumes, or ceremonial garments. For example: She wore a beautiful costume「彼女は美しい衣装を着ていた」(かのじょはうつくしいいしょうをきていた). The actors changed into their costumes「俳優たちは衣装に着替えた」(はいゆうたちはいしょうにきがえた). This word can also refer to elaborate or decorative clothing in general.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    600

    Radical Form

    𧘇

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Lid

    radical

    𧘇

    Meaning

    Garment

    Radical Form Of

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 15 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    Meaning

    Garden

    kanji

    Meaning

    Manufacture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bag, Sack

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Mourn, Mourning

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 亠 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Six

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sentence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mix

    kanji

    Meaning

    High, Expensive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital

    kanji

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    Meaning

    Death, Deceased

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inside, Rear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profound, Mysterious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inmost, Inner heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𧘇

These 2 kanji contain the part 𧘇 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Travel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surface, Express

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 衣 mean?

衣 means 'Clothes'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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