首飾り・頸飾り|くびかざりkubikazari[3]nakadaka (mid-high)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Which spelling to use
首飾り首飾り(くびかざり) is the most common form and the one beginners should normally choose when writing or referring to this item.
頸飾り頸飾り(くびかざり) is a rarely used written variant of 首飾り(くびかざり); learners will seldom need to choose it.
Definitions
  1. nounnecklace; choker
    彼女かのじょは高価こうかな首飾くびかざりをしています。↗
    She is wearing an expensive necklace.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymネックレスNeutralLoanword for a necklace and the most common word in everyday use; 「首飾り」 is the native term, with a traditional or elegant feel.
  • Related首輪くびわNeutralChiefly a collar for animals, especially pets such as dogs and cats; it does not usually refer to jewelry the way 「首飾り」 does.

「首飾り」 is the native term for a necklace and sounds traditional or elegant; everyday speech prefers 「ネックレス」. For a pet's collar, use 「首輪」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 宝石ほうせきや貴金属ききんぞくを繋つなぎ輪りんにした、首くびに着つける装身具そうしんぐ。
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