Translation guide
The neckline is the edge of a garment around the neck. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as ネックライン or 襟ぐり, depending on context. This guide covers how to talk about necklines in fashion and clothing descriptions.
Referring to the neckline of a garment in general, such as when describing its shape or fit.
The most common and direct loanword for 'neckline', used in fashion contexts.
The neckline of this dress is very pretty.
A native Japanese term for the neckline or the opening for the neck, often used in sewing and clothing construction.
The neckline is too wide, so my shoulders show.
Refers to the area around the neck or collar, often used when talking about the neckline's appearance or accessories.
Clothes with an open neckline look cool.
Specifying the shape of a neckline, such as V-neck, round neck, etc.
V-neckline. Commonly used in fashion.
I'm looking for a V-neck sweater.
Round neckline or crew neck. Often used for T-shirts and casual wear.
U-neckline, a wide, shallow curve.
U-neck tops are in fashion.
Square neckline.
I bought a square-neck blouse.
High neckline or turtleneck style.
ネックライン is a loanword used in everyday fashion talk. 襟ぐり is a native word often used in sewing, tailoring, or when discussing the fit of the neck opening. Both are common, but ネックライン is more accessible for general conversation.
This dress has a distinctive neckline.
Please make the neckline a little higher (in sewing).
When describing neckline shapes, you can often attach ネック to the shape (Vネック, Uネック) or use descriptive phrases like 襟ぐりが深い (deep neckline) or 襟ぐりが広い (wide neckline).
The neckline of this blouse is too low.
I prefer a V-neckline.
このTシャツは丸首です。
This T-shirt has a round neckline.
It's cold, so I'm wearing a high-neck knit.