マフラー
まふらー
noun
scarf
1.
scarf; muffler
scarf; muffler
マフラーを巻いて出かけた。
I put on a scarf and went out.
寒いので、マフラーで首を温めた。
It was cold, so I warmed my neck with a scarf.
手編みのマフラーをプレゼントした。
I gave a hand-knitted scarf as a gift.
マフラー (from English "muffler") in Japanese clothing refers to a winter scarf worn around the neck for warmth.
Note: マフラー can also mean a car's exhaust muffler in automotive contexts.
Related terms:
- ストール (stole - lighter, more fashionable wrap)
- ショール (shawl - worn over shoulders)
- ネックウォーマー (neck warmer - tube-style)
Common expressions:
- マフラーを巻く (wrap a scarf around)
- マフラーを外す (remove a scarf)
Cultural note: Hand-knitted マフラー are traditional romantic gifts in Japan, especially from women to men.