Translation and Meaning of: 手首 - tekubi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 手首 (tekubi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tekubi
Kana: てくび
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: pulse
Meaning in English: wrist
Definition: Pulse: The joint that connects the hand and the arm.
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Explanation and Etymology - (手首) tekubi
The Japanese word 「手首」 (tekubi) is a combination of the kanji 「手」, which means "hand," and 「首」, which means "neck." Interestingly, this word highlights how the Japanese language perceives anatomy, comparing the joint that connects the hand to the arm with a "neck," due to its function of junction and flexible connections. The fusion of these two characters creates a term that is frequently used to refer to the wrist.
The etymology of 「手首」 reveals much about how the Japanese combine basic concepts to create new words. 「手」 (te) is the kanji that refers to "hand," symbolizing skill and dexterity, while 「首」 (kubi), literally "neck," indicates a part that connects segments, in this case, the hand to the arm. This composition not only names a part of the body but also reflects concepts of connection and mobility, which are central to the function of the wrist.
Variations in the Use of 「手首」
- "「手首をひねる」 (tekubi o hineru) - twist the wrist"
- "手首の痛み" (tekubi no itami) - pain in the wrist
- "手首時計" (tekubi dokei) - wristwatch
The derived expressions of the word 「手首」 show how it is used in everyday life to describe various situations related to the wrist. The usage of the term can vary, covering everything from descriptions about movements and pains to common accessories, such as a wristwatch. In all situations, the original core remains that links "hand" and "neck" to encapsulate the idea of a point of articulation. This richness of meanings highlights the elegance and efficiency of the Japanese language in creating compound terms that are both descriptive and poetic.
Synonyms and similar words
- 腕首 (Udekubi) - Part of the body at the wrist, but focusing on the muscles of the forearm.
- 手の甲 (Tenokou) - Back of the hand.
- 手の関節 (Tenokansetsu) - Hands together.
- 手首関節 (Tekubi kansetsu) - Wrist joint.
- 手首の部分 (Tekubi no bubun) - Part of the wrist.
- 手のひらの付け根 (Tenohira no tsukene) - Palm base.
- 手首の曲がる部分 (Tekubi no magaru bubun) - Flexible part of the wrist.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: てくび tekubi
How to Write in Japanese - (手首) tekubi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (手首) tekubi:
Example Sentences - (手首) tekubi
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi no tekubi ga itai desu
My wrist is hurting.
My wrist hurts.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - possessive particle indicating that "my" is the word being modified
- 手首 (tekubi) - noun meaning "pulse"
- が (ga) - subject particle indicating that "pulse" is the subject of the sentence
- 痛い (itai) - adjective meaning "sore"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates that the sentence is in the present tense and is a polite statement
Kare wa tekubi wo hineru
He twisted his wrist.
- 彼 (kare) - He
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 手首 (tekubi) - Pulse
- を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
- 捻った (nejitta) - Twisted
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