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衣
衣 (readings: い, ころも; Japanese kanji) means “clothing / garment”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 衣服 (clothes).
What does 衣 mean?
| Kanji | 衣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | clothing / garment |
| Readings | い, ころも |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 衣
衣 is read い or ころも depending on the word.
Example words with 衣
| Example | 衣服 (clothes) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14