ネクタイ

Meaning in English

necktie, tie

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What it means

What does ネクタイ mean? It denotes a necktie, a long strip of fabric worn around the collar of a shirt and tied at the throat to complete a formal look.

Main meanings

Primary meaning: an accessory worn around the neck to secure the collar and present a finished appearance.
Symbol of formality and professional dress in workplaces and ceremonies.
Used as a fashion element with different patterns, colors, and widths to complement a shirt or suit.

How to use it

Used in formal occasions and business contexts, typically with a dress shirt and suit; also worn as part of uniforms or ceremonial attire; casual wear is less common but may be used as a fashion statement.

Variants and close terms

ネクタイ — nekutai: standard necktie
蝶ネクタイ — chō nekutai: bow tie
ネクタイピン — nekutai-pin: tie pin accessory

Etymology

Loanword from English necktie; phonetic adaptation in Japanese as nekutai; the katakana form ネクタイ mirrors the pronunciation with standard Japanese morae.

Origin

Meiji period introduction of Western dress; adoption of ties; by early 20th century neckties became common in business settings in Japan.

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Noun (N)