ろくろ首
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ろくろ首
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rokurokubi; long-neck woman; monstrous person (often a woman) with a neck that can expand and contract (in Japanese folklore)
Kanji in this Word
首
9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
neck
counter for songs and poems
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
す
轆
18 strokes
Meanings
pulley
roller
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころ
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