n. [ Dim. of lap a fold. ] That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar. [ Written also lappel and lapelle. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
[襟, jīn, ㄐㄧㄣ]lapel; overlap of Chinese gown; fig. bosom (the seat of emotions); to cherish (ambition, desires, honorable intentions etc) in one's bosom#29211[Add to Longdo]
[かえり, kaeri](n) (1) turning over; flipping over; (2) reply; response; (3) (See 返り点) marks indicating the Japanese meaning of the texts of Chinese classics; (4) lapel[Add to Longdo]