English–Japanese
“scarf” in Japanese
How to say “scarf” in Japanese
“Scarf” in Japanese is マフラー (mafurā).
It refers to a long piece of cloth or knitted fabric worn around the neck to keep warm.
Example sentences with マフラー
寒い日はマフラーを巻きます。samu i hi wa ma fu rā o ma ki ma su
I wear a scarf on cold days.
駅に着いたので、マフラーを外しました。eki ni tsu i ta no de ma fu rā o hazu shi ma shi ta
I took off my scarf when I arrived at the station.
Tips for using マフラー
- English muffler usually means a vehicle part that reduces engine noise, while Japanese マフラー (mafurā) mainly means a scarf worn around the neck.
Other Japanese words for “scarf”
姉は青いスカーフを首に巻いています。ane wa ao i su kā fu o kubi ni ma i te i ma su
My older sister is wearing a blue scarf around her neck.