Japanese word

ネクタイ

Pronunciation

Romajinekutai

Meaning

  • nountie

Example

青いネクタイを買います。ao i ne ku ta i o ka i ma su

I will buy a blue tie.

Illustration for ネクタイ (tie)

More examples

今日はネクタイを締めて出かけます。kyō wa ne ku ta i o shi me te de ka ke ma su

I am going out wearing a tie today.

Core concept

A long band of fabric is tied at the collar and falls down the front of the body.

Common phrases

  • ネクタイを締めるne ku ta i o shi me ru

    put on a tie

Definition in Japanese

ワイシャツなどの襟元に結ぶ帯状の装身具。wa i sha tsu na do no eri moto ni musu bu tai jō no sō shin gu

Word origin

ネクタイ (nekutai) is borrowed from English necktie, a compound of neck and tie for a garment tied at the neck.

Usage tips

  • The phrase wear a tie refers to wearing this item, and it commonly describes formal or office clothing.

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