Japanese Conversation · Level 21
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Japanese word
ネックレス
Pronunciation
Romajinekkuresu
Meaning
- nounnecklace
Example
彼女は毎日ネックレスをつけます。kano jo wa mai nichi ne kku re su o tsu ke ma su
She wears a necklace every day.
More examples
彼女は母からもらったネックレスを大切にしています。kano jo wa haha ka ra mo ra tta ne kku re su o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su
She takes good care of the necklace she received from her mother.
Core concept
Refers to an ornament that forms a visible line or loop around the neck.
Common phrases
ネックレスをつけるne kku re su o tsu ke ru
wear a necklace
ネックレスを外すne kku re su o hazu su
take off a necklace
真珠のネックレスshin ju no ne kku re su
pearl necklace
Similar words
首飾りkubikazari: A broad term for an ornament worn around the neck.
Definition in Japanese
首に掛けて身に着ける、鎖やひもなどに飾りを付けた装身具。kubi ni ka ke te mi ni tsu ke ru kusari ya hi mo na do ni kaza ri o tsu ke ta sō shin gu
Word origin
The Japanese word ネックレス (nekkuresu) is borrowed from English necklace, which combines neck with lace, an older word for a cord or narrow strip used for tying or decoration.
Usage tips
- English commonly uses wear a necklace for having it on and put on a necklace for the act of placing it around the neck.