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(around the) neck; nape
collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
襟元が汚れてしまった。
The collar area got dirty.
襟元を正して面接に臨んだ。
I straightened my collar for the interview.
寒いので襟元を閉めた。
I closed my collar because it's cold.