Word details

刎頚

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

Dictionary

Entry

刎頸
んけい
Noun
Freq #95426
1

decapitation

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
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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