ネックレス
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English 'necklace', written in katakana for foreign words. Used to refer to jewelry worn around the neck.
Theme
In a jewelry store, User is browsing with their friend Kenji, who is considering buying a necklace as a gift.
ネックレス
ネックレス
necklace
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Memory Hook
Think of a 'necklace' you wear around your neck — it's a 'necklace'! The word sounds like 'necklace' in English, making it easy to remember: ネックレス (nekkuresu, 'necklace').
Cultural Note
In Japan, necklaces are popular accessories for both casual and formal wear. They are often given as gifts for special occasions like birthdays or Valentine's Day. Traditional jewelry may include 『真珠』 (shinju, 'pearls') or 『珊瑚』 (sango, 'coral') necklaces.
Forms
Base: ネックレスBase noun form. Borrowed from English 'necklace', written in katakana for foreign words. Used to refer to jewelry worn around the neck.