襟足

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 襟足(えりあし) refers to the hairline at the back of the neck and the surrounding area.
• Basic usage: It describes having a stylist trim the hair at the back of the neck short.
  • 美容師に襟足を短く整えてもらった。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Nape and hairline
  • うなじ refers to the back of the neck, while 襟足 is particularly useful when discussing the hairline or hairstyle there.