How to Say "Scarf" in Japanese

スカーフ

sukāfu[sɨ̥ka̠ːɸɯ̟]

The English word 'scarf' can be translated into Japanese using スカーフ (sukāfu). Wiktionary also lists 襟巻き (erimaki) and 首巻き (kubimaki).

Meaning: long garment worn around the neck (noun)

Ways to say it

The term 襟巻き (erimaki) is a compound of 襟 (collar) and 巻き (wrap). Similarly, 首巻き (kubimaki) is composed of 首 (neck) and 巻き (wrap).

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The word マフラー (mafurā) actually comes from the English word 'muffler', which is rarely used in modern American or British English to describe a scarf. This creates a linguistic 'false friend' where the Japanese word is more common than its English ancestor.
In Japanese fashion, a スカーフ is frequently tied to the handle of a handbag as a decorative accessory rather than worn around the neck.
The word 首 in 首巻き can also mean 'the head of a company' or 'getting fired', though the context of wrapping makes the meaning clear.

トムってマフラー持ってる？
Does Tom have a scarf?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a マフラー.
Tatoeba #8877756 by bunbuku, translation #8834007 by CK
マフラーをしなさい。外は寒いわ。
Put your scarf on. It's cold out.
This sentence is useful for instructing someone to wear a マフラー.
Tatoeba #11467356 by small_snow, translation #2985561 by sharptoothed
父方の祖父の米寿のお祝いにマフラーを贈った。
I bought a scarf for my grandfather on my father's side for his 88th birthday.
This sentence is useful for describing the act of gifting a マフラー.
Tatoeba #2239904 by tommy_san, translation #2240071 by CK
私のマフラーは赤いです。
My scarf is red.
このスカーフはとても暖かいですね。
This scarf is very warm, isn't it?
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Hiyori and Yota are getting ready to go out.

陽葵 Himari

このスカーフ、似合ってるかな？
Kono sukāfu, niatteru kana?
Do you think this scarf looks good on me?
陽太 Yota

うん、とても似合っているよ。
Un, totemo niatte iru yo.
Yeah, it looks great on you.
陽葵 Himari

ありがとう。陽太も何か巻く？
Arigatō. Yōta mo nanika maku?
Thanks. Do you want to wear something too, Yota?
陽太 Yota

いいよ、僕は大丈夫。
Ii yo, boku wa daijōbu.
I'm good, I don't need one.

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