“Scruff of the neck” in Japanese
Short answer
Scruff of the neck in Japanese is “首根” (kubine). Full meaning: scruff of the neck.
Other ways to say “Scruff of the neck” in Japanese
首筋
kubisuji nape of the neck, back of the neck, scruff of the neck
首根っこ
kubinekko scruff of the neck
襟
eri collar, lapel, neckband, neck; nape of the neck, scruff of the neck
えり
eri collar, lapel, neckband, neck; nape of the neck, scruff of the neck
頸筋
kubisuji nape of the neck, back of the neck, scruff of the neck
首すじ
kubisuji nape of the neck, back of the neck, scruff of the neck
頸すじ
kubisuji nape of the neck, back of the neck, scruff of the neck
くびすじ
kubisuji nape of the neck, back of the neck, scruff of the neck
衿
eri collar, lapel, neckband, neck; nape of the neck, scruff of the neck
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