首をすくめる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首をすくめる
1
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
Kanji in this Word
首
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
す
竦
12 strokes
Meanings
crouch
cower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すく.む
おそ.れる
つつし.む
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