Japanese word

首飾り

Pronunciation

Romajikubikazari

Meaning

  • nounnecklace

Example

祖母から首飾りをもらいました。so bo ka ra kubi kaza ri o mo ra i ma shi ta

I received a necklace from my grandmother.

Illustration for 首飾り (necklace)

More examples

帰宅したら、首飾りを外しました。ki taku shi ta ra kubi kaza ri o hazu shi ma shi ta

When I got home, I took off my necklace.

Core concept

Describes an ornament worn around the neck, with the focus on decorating the wearer.

Common phrases

  • 首飾りをつけるkubi kaza ri o tsu ke ru

    put on a necklace

  • 首飾りを外すkubi kaza ri o hazu su

    take off a necklace

Similar words

ネックレスnekkuresu: A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, usually as a chain or string with a decorative part.

Definition in Japanese

首に着けて装いを飾る装身具。kubi ni tsu ke te yosō i o kaza ru sō shin gu

Word origin

The native Japanese compound combines 首 (kubi, "neck") with 飾り (kazari, "ornament"), the noun form of 飾る (kazaru, "decorate"), to mean a neck ornament.

Usage tips

  • In English, a choker is a necklace that fits closely around the neck, so it names a narrower type than the general term necklace.

Other meanings

  • chokernoun

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