首
くび
kubi
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
首 is the kanji for "Neck". A common reading is くび (kubi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Neck
Readings
kunくび/ kubionしゅ/ shu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 首 represents 'NECK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of neck.
Reading ·
On-reading: しゅ — remember this sound by associating it with neck. Kun-reading: くび.
Example Sentences
首相が会見を開きました。
しゅしょうがかいけんをひらきました。
The prime minister held a press conference.
首都東京に住んでいます。
しゅとうとうきょうにすんでいます。
I live in Tokyo, the capital.
Vocabulary using 首
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