Meaning

Primary

Neck

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

くび
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You learned the reading for this word via the kanji, so you should be able to read this word just fine.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 首を切る

    to fire someone, to behead

    首をふる

    to shake one's head

    首をかしげる

    to tilt one's head in puzzlement

Context Sentences

首のストレッチをしましょう。

Let's stretch your neck.

キリンは首が長いです。

Giraffes have a long neck.

母は、いつも首にスカーフをつけています。

My mother always wears a scarf around her neck.

Kanji Composition