Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (くび) in Japanese

首, 頸, 頚
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
くび, クビ
Romaji
kubi, kubi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    neck
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    head
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    unemployed person


Kanji in this word

14 strokes

neck, head

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: くび

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

neck, counter for songs and poems

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: くび

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16 strokes

neck, head

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: くび

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