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馘首

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 馘首

くしゅ
Noun
Freq #89030
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

dismissal; discharge

2

Archaic; Orig. meaning

beheading; decapitation

Kanji in this Word

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
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
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