首
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首
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.
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
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
馘
17 strokes
Meanings
behead
dismiss
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
キョク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くびき.る
みみき.る
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