N4
くび (kubi)
首
neck
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the 'neck' of the body. While it can also mean being fired from a job (e.g., 首になる - kubi ni naru), its primary N4 meaning focuses on the body part.
📝 Example Sentences
首が痛いので、病院に行きました。
My neck hurts, so I went to the hospital.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "首"!
毎日パソコンを使っているので、_______が痛いです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: パソコン作業で「首」が凝ったり痛くなったりすることがよくあります。
English: It's common for your 'neck' to get stiff or hurt from computer work.
English: It's common for your 'neck' to get stiff or hurt from computer work.
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