マフラー

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(ま)く (wrap a scarf around)
• マフラーを外(はず)す (remove a scarf)

Cultural note: Hand-knitted マフラー are traditional romantic gifts in Japan, especially from women to men.