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雁首

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

がん首
んくび
Noun
Freq #49054
1

head (of a Japanese pipe, i.e. the bowl and shank)

2

Colloquial

neck; head

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 2192
Grade 9

Meanings

wild goose

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かりがね
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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