Kanji 衣: garment, clothes, dressing
Key takeaways
Kanji 衣: garment, clothes, dressing. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 衣
garment, clothes, dressing
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing a traditional garment. The top part (亠) symbolizes the collar or shoulders, while the lower strokes depict the sleeves and the hem hanging down. It is used to mean 'clothes' in words like garment (衣服) or the essentials of life: food, clothing, and shelter (衣食住).
