Japanese

ネクタイ

ネクタイ
Meaning: necktie, tie
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ネ
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Example sentences

He is wearing a blue necktie.
彼は出勤前に鏡の前でネクタイを締めた。
He tightened his tie in front of the mirror before going to work.
仕事が終わると、彼はネクタイを緩めた。
When work was over, he loosened his tie.
彼の赤いネクタイは群衆の中でも際立っていた。
His red tie stood out even in the crowd.
彼はネクタイをきゅっと締め直した。
He retightened his tie with a quick squeeze.
彼は考え事をするとき、いつもネクタイを弄る癖がある。
He has a habit of always fiddling with his tie when he's thinking.
彼はネクタイを緩めて、喉元の汗を拭った。
He loosened his tie and wiped the sweat from around his throat.
彼の派手なネクタイは人々の目を引いた。
His flashy tie caught everyone's eye.
青いネクタイが彼のスーツを引き立てている。
The blue tie sets off his suit.
彼は緩んだネクタイを締め直した。
He retightened his loosened tie.

Usage Notes

A decorative piece of fabric worn around the neck or collar of a shirt.

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