JLPT · Level 66
45 words
Japanese word
首輪
Pronunciation
Romajikubiwa
Meaning
- nouncollar
Example
犬に首輪をつけます。inu ni kubi wa o tsu ke ma su
I put a collar on the dog.
More examples
猫の首輪は青いです。neko no kubi wa wa ao i de su
The cat's collar is blue.
この首輪は犬の首には少しきついです。ko no kubi wa wa inu no kubi ni wa suko shi ki tsu i de su
This collar is a little tight around the dog's neck.
Core concept
Centers on a ring-like band placed around an animal's neck.
Common phrases
首輪をつけるkubi wa o tsu ke ru
put on a collar
首輪がきついkubi wa ga ki tsu i
the collar is tight
Definition in Japanese
犬や猫などの首に巻いて装着する輪状の用具。inu ya neko na do no kubi ni ma i te sō chaku su ru rin jō no yō gu
Word origin
首 (kubi, "neck") combines with 輪 (wa, "ring") to form a word meaning a ring worn around the neck.
Usage tips
- In English, collar refers both to an animal's neckband and to the part of a shirt that surrounds the neck, while 首輪 (kubiwa) specifically names the animal-related item.