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

  • 首のいたみ

    neck pain

    首のリンパ

    lymph nodes in the neck

    首の後ろ

    behind the neck

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