Word details

首を取る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首を取る.

Dictionary

Entry

首を取る首をとるくびをとるExpressionGodan verbFreq #28713
1

to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off

2

Idiomatic expression

to depose; to topple

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

take, fetch, take up

8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シュ

Kun

と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り

Nanori

どる

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