Word details
首
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首.
Dictionary
Entry
1
首／頸／頚 only
neck
Examples
その首と頭部はとてもやわらかかった。
Its neck and head were very soft.
2
首／頸／頚 only
head
Examples
鳥は首をひょいと水に浸した。
The bird dipped its head into the water.
3
Word usually written using kana alone
dismissal (from a job); firing; sacking
Examples
あなたの首は風前のともし火だ。
Your job hangs by a thread.
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