襟えり首くび

noun

nape of the neck

Refers specifically to the back of the neck, often used when grabbing or holding someone.

• 彼かれは弟おとうとの襟えり首くびをつかんで引ひきずった。

  He grabbed his younger brother by the nape of the neck and dragged him.

• 猫ねこの襟えり首くびをくわえて運はこぶ親おや猫ねこ。

  A mother cat carrying her kitten by the scruff of its neck.