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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