Word details

刎頚の友

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刎頚の友

Dictionary

Entry

刎頸の友
ふんけいのとも
Expression
Noun
Freq #181722
1

inseparable friend; sworn friend

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes

Meanings

decapitate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.ねる
くびは.ねる
14 strokes
Frequency: 2470

Meanings

neck
head

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
4 strokes
Frequency: 622
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

friend

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
16 strokes

Meanings

neck
head

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび

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