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手首

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

くび
手頸
Noun
Freq #3418
1

wrist

Examples
転んで手首を痛めました。
I fell down and hurt my wrist.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て-
-て
た-
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
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
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
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