Word details

首を切る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首を切る.

Dictionary

Entry

首を切るクビを切る首を斬るくびをきるExpressionGodan verbFreq #19841
1

Idiomatic expression

to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge

2

to behead

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

cut, cutoff, be sharp

4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2

On

セツサイ

Kun

き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ

Nanori

きつきりぎり

beheading, kill, murder

11 strokesFrequency 2,132Grade 8

On

ザンサンセンゼン

Kun

き.る

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