ネクタイ

ねくたい
noun
necktie
1. necktie, tie
A decorative cloth worn around the neck, typically with formal attire. From English 'necktie.'
Please put on your tie.
I bought a blue tie.
It's hot, so may I take off my tie?
A tie in a calm color is good for interviews.
I'm thinking of giving my father a tie for his birthday.

ネクタイ is from English 'necktie,' worn around the collar with formal attire.

VERBS:

  • ネクタイをしめる/する: to put on a tie
  • ネクタイをはずす: to take off a tie
  • ネクタイを(むす)ぶ: to tie a tie

TYPES:

  • (ちょう)ネクタイ: bow tie
  • ストライプのネクタイ: striped tie
  • 無地(むじ)のネクタイ: solid-colored tie

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ネクタイを()めていく: to wear a tie (when going somewhere)
  • ネクタイピン: tie clip
  • ()()いた(いろ)のネクタイ: tie in a calm/subdued color