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首 (kubi) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

首

kubi

neck

JLPT 19 strokesRadical: 首 (head)

Character Breakdown

A head with hair on top — head, first

Details

Romaji	kubi
Meanings	neck
Stroke Count	9
Radical	首 (#185 — head)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 4
Frequency	#967 most common

Words Containing 首

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
首相	shushou	prime minister	JLPT 1
首尾一貫	shubi ikkan	consistent from start to finish	JLPT 1
首都	shuto	capital city	JLPT 2
首脳	shunou	head (of state), leader	JLPT 2
首	kubi	neck	JLPT 4

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

道

首 (kubi) ≠ 道 (michi), road

馗

首 (kubi) ≠ 馗

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 首 mean in Japanese?

首 (kubi) means "neck" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 4.

How many strokes does 首 have?

The Japanese character 首 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 首 (head).

What is the radical of 首?

The radical of 首 is 首 (head, Kangxi radical #185).

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