Word details

首を絞める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首を絞める.

Dictionary

Entry

首を絞める首をしめるくびをしめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #12726
1

to wring the neck; to strangle

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

strangle, constrict, wring

12 strokesFrequency 1,288JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウ

Kun

しぼ.るし.めるし.まる

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