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鎌首

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

くび
Noun
Freq #48813
1

sickle-shaped neck (e.g. snake, praying mantis); crooked neck; gooseneck

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes
Frequency: 1587
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

sickle
scythe
trick

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かた
かね
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
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