首
Kanji · N4
首 / neck
Kanji for neck or counter for songs and poems.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くび | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
首 carries the meaning neck or counter for songs and poems.
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Common compounds with 首
首になるくびになるto be sacked / to be fired / to be dismissed
縛り首しばりくびhanging
首位しゅいfirst place / head position / leading position
首班しゅはんhead / leader / prime minister
部首ぶしゅradical
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