Translation guide
The English word "collar" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: the part of a shirt, a pet collar, and a technical ring or band. It also notes related terms for specialized collars.
The part of a shirt, blouse, or jacket that goes around the neck.
General word for the collar of clothing. Can refer to the entire neckline area.
このシャツは襟が汚れている。
This shirt has a dirty collar.
襟を立てて寒さを防いだ。
I turned up my collar to keep out the cold.
Loanword from English, often used in fashion contexts or for specific collar styles.
このジャケットはカラーが特徴的だ。
This jacket has a distinctive collar.
A band put around the neck of a dog, cat, or other animal.
Standard term for an animal collar. Literally 'neck ring'.
犬に新しい首輪を買った。
I bought a new collar for my dog.
猫の首輪に鈴がついている。
There's a bell on the cat's collar.
A ring, band, or flange used in machinery, pipes, or as a restraint.
Used in technical contexts for a mechanical collar, such as a shaft collar or pipe collar.
シャフトカラーで軸を固定する。
Secure the shaft with a shaft collar.
Refers to a flange or collar-like projection on a pipe or fitting.
パイプのつばを溶接する。
Weld the collar of the pipe.
The distinctive white collar worn by clergy.
Specifically refers to a clerical collar. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
彼は牧師襟をつけている。
He is wearing a clerical collar.