n. (Hira=えり) neck; collar, part of a shirt that encircles the neck; lapel

n. (Trad=襟, Pinyin=jin1) overlapping part of Chinese gown

n. (Simp=襟, Pinyin=jin1) overlapping part of Chinese gown

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Pulling the lapels only to exposes the elbows.
Used to be referring to someone in straitened circumstances, in rags and tatters. Now referring to a situation with so many difficulties that one cannot be attended without neglecting another.