うなじ
うなじ
noun
nape of the neck
1.
the back of the neck; nape
the area at the back of the neck, below the hairline
うなじが日に焼けた。
My nape got sunburned.
彼女のうなじが美しい。
Her nape is beautiful.
浴衣を着るとうなじが見えてきれいだ。
When wearing a yukata, the nape is visible and looks beautiful.
BODY PART:
うなじ refers to the back of the neck, particularly the area just below the hairline.
CULTURAL NOTE:
In traditional Japanese aesthetics, the うなじ (nape) is considered an attractive area, especially for women. The visibility of the nape when wearing 着物 or 浴衣 is part of their appeal. Geisha traditionally accentuate this area with makeup.
ORTHOGRAPHY:
- Usually written in hiragana
- Can be written as 項 but this is uncommon
RELATED:
- 首 - neck
- 襟足 - hairline at the back of the neck