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首が繋がる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首が繋がる.

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Entry

首が繋がるくびがつながるExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to be spared from being fired; to avoid getting the chop

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

neck, counter for songs and poems

9 strokesFrequency 98JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シュ

Kun

くび

Nanori

おびとこべ

tie, fasten, chain, tether, connect

19 strokes

On

ケイ

Kun

つな.ぐかか.るか.ける

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