ファー

ふぁー
noun
fur
clothingloanword
1. fur (typically for clothing or trim)
Loanword from English 'fur'. Used in fashion and retail contexts for animal fur or fur-like materials on coats, collars, hats, and accessories. Does not refer to fur on a live animal — that is () or 毛皮(けがわ).
A coat with fur on it.
The fur on the collar is warm.
Recently, more people are choosing faux fur from an animal welfare perspective.

Loanword from English "fur," used mainly in fashion contexts for trim, lining, or accessories made of fur or fur-like material. The native word 毛皮(けがわ) refers to fur pelts more broadly and is still common.

Common collocations

  • ファーコート: fur coat
  • ファー(えり): fur collar
  • ファー(): with fur attached
  • リアルファー: real fur
  • フェイクファー / エコファー: faux fur / eco-fur

Similar words

  • 毛皮(けがわ): fur, pelt — native term, broader; emphasizes the whole hide
  • (): hair, fur — used for an animal's coat itself
  • ボア: boa (fluffy fabric) — synthetic plush, often used like ファー in casual fashion