What is the Kanji for 'Neck'? | 首
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Neck', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Neck' is 首.
Parts of the Kanji 首
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
首 As Part Of Other Kanji
This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:
Words Using 首
This kanji is used in 6 words:
Kanji Related to 首 Through the Part 䒑
These 7 kanji contain the part 䒑 as well.
Kanji Related to 首 Through the Part 自
These 5 kanji contain the part 自 as well.
Learn the Kanji 首
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 首 mean?
首 means 'Neck'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/05/NEODAI-252628.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/00/25/NEODAI-56177.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/12/NEODAI-252739.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/04/NEODAI-252627.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/05/NEODAI-252740.jpg)
