This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

頸、 頚

Readings

Kana: くび、クビ
Romaji: kubi, kubi
Kana
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Definitions

1

neck

2

head

3

dismissal; discharge; firing (from a job)

Note: also written as 馘
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 くび
Meanings: neck, counter for songs and poems
Readings: ケイ、 くび
Meanings: neck, head
Readings: ケイ、 くび
Meanings: neck, head

Example Sentences

おまえは(くび)だ。
➥You're fired.
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(くび)寝違(ねちが)えました。
➥I woke up with a crick in my neck.
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(かれ)目下(もっか)首位(しゅい)打者(だしゃ)だ。
➥At this time, he's our best batter.
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(かれ)(くび)にしてやる。
➥He shall be fired.
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トムは(くび)になった。
➥Tom lost his job.
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(かれ)(くび)(よこ)()った。
➥He shook his head.
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