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kanji
首Meaning
Neck
Reading
kunyomiくびkubi
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
䒑Herbs 自Self
Example Word
足首: ankle. The Japanese noun '足首 (あしくび)' refers to the 'ankle', the joint connecting the foot to the leg. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and medical contexts. For example: I twisted my ankle「足首を捻った」(あしくびをねじった). Her ankle is swollen「彼女の足首が腫れている」(かのじょのあしくびがはれている). The word is often used in contexts related to injuries, sports, or describing physical characteristics.
Radical
首
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
351
Radical Form
𦣻
Handwriting