首

to behead; to decapitate

to stretch one's neck; to crane one's neck

Sumo

head chop down

Proverb

there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; even new shoes must not be worn on the head

Idiomatic expression

to rise into importance; to gain strength; to raise one's head

executioner; headsman

prime minister also serving as foreign minister

Noun or verb acting prenominally

consistent

to wrench one's neck

first lady

nomination to become prime minister

collared peccary (Tayassu tajacu)

Proverb

a child is an everlasting responsibility

acting prime minister

Ryukyu flying fox (Pteropus dasymallus); Ryukyu fruit bat

Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

to be unable to make up one's mind; to sit on the fence

red-necked wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus); Bennett's wallaby

text neck; neck injury from excessive texting, etc.

taoiseach; prime minister of Ireland

Diet nomination of a prime minister

Idiomatic expression

to be spared from being fired; to avoid getting the chop

incoming prime minister

Hyakunin Isshu karuta; poetry cards based on the Hyakunin Isshu

Colloquial

decapitated body; deflowered stem