開襟
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Meanings
1
unbuttoning a collar; opening one's collar
Refers to the act of loosening or unbuttoning the collar area of clothing, often for comfort or style.
On hot days, I unbutton my collar and loosen my tie.
2
opening up one's heart; being open-hearted
Metaphorical use: revealing one's true feelings or being frank and approachable. Often used in set phrases like 開襟の態度.
He answered our questions with an open-hearted attitude.
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abbreviation
Abbreviation of 開襟シャツ. Refers to a shirt with an open collar, typically worn without a tie.
See also: 開襟シャツ
Today I went to work in an open-necked shirt.