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首をはねる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首をはねる

首を刎ねる
くびをはねる
Expression
Ichidan verb
1

to behead; to decapitate

Kanji in this Word

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
6 strokes

Meanings

decapitate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.ねる
くびは.ねる
15 strokes

Meanings

brush up
reject
exclude
eliminate
bone plectrum

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハツ
バチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.ねる
おさ.める
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