首輪 (くびわ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
1
noun
animal collar
Refers to a collar worn by pets or other animals, typically for attaching a leash or identification.
2
noun
necklace; choker
Used for a close-fitting necklace or choker worn by people; can also refer to a decorative collar-like accessory.
彼女はパーティーに真珠の首輪をしていった。
She wore a pearl choker to the party.
頸環
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 環 means 'ring' or 'loop'.
頚輪
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 頚 is a variant of 頸.
Kanji
首neck, counter for songs and poems
Similar words
- ネックレス
ネックレス is a general term for any necklace, while 首輪 specifically suggests a close-fitting collar or choker style.
- チョーカー
チョーカー is a direct loanword for 'choker' and is often used in fashion contexts, whereas 首輪 can sound more literal or animal-related.
Etymology
Compound of 首 (kubi, 'neck') and 輪 (wa, 'ring, loop'). The reading くびわ is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.
