Kanji
What does the kanji 首 mean?
首 means neck, head; leader, chief. On'yomi シュ. Kun'yomi くび.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シュ |
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| Kun'yomi | くび |
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| Strokes | 9 |
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| Main radical | 首 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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首On'yomi シュKun'yomi くびN3 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
neck, head; leader, chief
Memory hook
The part just above the body with the eyes facing forward — NECK, HEAD, CHIEF.
Common words
- 首くびneck; getting fired
- 首相しゅしょうprime minister
- 首都しゅとcapital (city)
More words with this kanji
- 手首てくびwrist
- 部首ぶしゅkanji radical
- 元首げんしゅhead of state
- 自首じしゅturning oneself in, surrender (to police)
- 首脳しゅのうhead, leader (of state/organization)
- 首飾りくびかざりnecklace
- 首輪くびわcollar (for a pet)
