Translation guide
A necktie is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, as part of formal or business attire. In Japanese, the most common word is ネクタイ, a loanword from English. There are also native terms for specific traditional or formal neckwear.
ネクタイ
necktie
The typical long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck with a shirt, usually by men in business or formal settings.
The most common and general word for 'necktie'. It is a loanword from English and used in all contexts.
彼は青いネクタイをしている。
He is wearing a blue necktie.
明日の面接のために新しいネクタイを買った。
I bought a new necktie for tomorrow's interview.
A common abbreviation of ネクタイ. Used in casual conversation and compound words.
A necktie-like item worn with traditional Japanese clothing, such as a kimono.
A traditional Japanese scarf or neck wrap, sometimes used like a necktie with kimono. Not a modern necktie.
彼は着物に襟巻きを合わせた。
He paired his kimono with a neck wrap.
Another term for a neck wrap or muffler, sometimes used historically. Not a modern necktie.
A more formal or decorative necktie, such as a cravat or ascot tie, often worn with morning dress or formal suits.
An ascot tie, a wide formal necktie usually worn with a wing collar and morning dress.
結婚式でアスコットタイを着用した。
I wore an ascot tie at the wedding.
A cravat, an older style of neckwear that predates the modern necktie. Rarely used today.
彼はクラバットを締めて舞踏会に行った。
He wore a cravat to the ball.
I wore a neck wrap because it was cold.