首筋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首筋
1
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
Examples
彼の首筋を血がすっと伝った。
A trickle of blood ran down his neck.
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
筋
12 strokes
Frequency: 744
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
muscle
sinew
tendon
fiber
plot
plan
descent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すじ
頸
16 strokes
Meanings
neck
head
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
頚
14 strokes
Frequency: 2470
Meanings
neck
head
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
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