Translation guide
A strip of material around the neck, either as part of clothing or as a separate accessory. In Japanese, the term depends on the context: a collar band, a necklace-style band, or a strap.
The band that forms the neckline of a garment, often where the collar is attached.
Refers to the neckline or the band around the neck opening of a garment. Common in clothing contexts.
このシャツは襟ぐりが伸びてしまった。
The neckband of this shirt has stretched out.
Specifically the collar or neckband of traditional Japanese clothing like kimono, but can be used for Western clothing as well.
着物の衿をきれいに合わせる。
Adjust the neckband of the kimono neatly.
Loanword from English, used in fashion or technical descriptions, but less common than native terms.
このジャケットのネックバンドは取り外し可能です。
The neckband of this jacket is removable.
A close-fitting band worn around the neck as jewelry or accessory.
A choker, a tight-fitting necklace. This is the most common term for a decorative neckband.
彼女は黒いチョーカーをつけている。
She is wearing a black choker.
Literally 'collar', often for animals, but can refer to a tight necklace or choker in fashion contexts. Can sound edgy or BDSM-related.
Can imply a pet collar or BDSM accessory; use with care.
General word for necklace. Use when the band is not necessarily tight; specify with adjectives if needed.
A strap that goes around the neck to hold something, like an ID badge, camera, or mask.
A neck strap, commonly used for holding ID cards, cameras, etc.
社員証をネックストラップで首から下げている。
I wear my employee ID on a neckband.
Literally 'neck string', a simple cord or string worn around the neck. Often for masks or lightweight items.
マスクの首ひもが切れた。
The neckband of my mask broke.
General word for strap; can be used for neck straps if context is clear.
The English word 'neckband' covers several distinct items. Using a single Japanese word for all contexts will sound unnatural. Choose based on whether it's part of clothing, a jewelry item, or a functional strap.
その首輪はファッションの一部だ。
That neckband is part of the fashion.
幅広のネックレスが流行っている。
Wide neckbands are in fashion.
カメラのストラップを首にかける。
Put the camera strap around your neck.