衵

everyday clothing, underwear

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Readings

On'yomi

ジツ

Kun'yomi

あこめ

Meaning

衵 centers on clothing worn close to the body in daily life: everyday garments and underwear.

Most common words using 衵

衵あこめ
layer of clothing worn by nobles (worn beneath the robe but over the undergarments)
衵扇あこめおうぎ
formal folding fan made of hinoki cypress (formerly used by court ladies)

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Etymology

衵 combines the clothing radical 衤 with 日, which likely acts as a phonetic component. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The clothing radical 衤 beside 日 (sun/day) suggests clothes you wear every day, like underwear that sees the light of day.

Reading mnemonic

For ジツ, imagine putting on your everyday clothes in a jiffy: jits -> ジツ, and you're ready for the day.