衣
衣·clothing
- On-yomi
- イ
- Kun-yomi
- ころも
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 衣服 | いふく | clothes |
| 衣類 | いるい | clothing, garments |
| 更衣室 | こういしつ | changing room |
| 浴衣 | ゆかた | yukata, light cotton kimono |
Example sentences
衣服を整理して古いものを捨てた。
いふくをせいりしてふるいものをすてた。
I sorted through my clothes and threw out the old ones.
プールの更衣室はこちらです。
プールのこういしつはこちらです。
The changing room for the pool is this way.
花火大会に浴衣を着て行った。
はなびたいかいにゆかたをきていった。
I wore a yukata to the fireworks festival.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 浴衣 as よくい — it is ゆかた
- Reading 更衣室 as こうえしつ — it is こういしつ
Memory aid
Picture it
A picture of a robe seen from the front: the short stroke on top is the collar, and the lower strokes are the two flaps crossing over each other.
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