Translation and Meaning of: 首 - kubi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 首 (kubi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kubi
Kana: くび
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: neck
Meaning in English: neck
Definition: A parte that connects the head and the body.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (首) kubi
The Japanese word 首 (kubi) means "neck" in Portuguese. This word is composed of the kanji 首 (kubi) and has an interesting etymology. The kanji 首 (kubi) is composed of two elements: 頁 (page) and 肉 (meat). The combination of these two elements represents the part of the human body that connects the head to the torso. The kanji 頁 (page) represents the head and the kanji 肉 (meat) represents the torso. Together, they form the kanji 首 (kubi), which represents the neck. This word is very common in the Japanese language and is used in various situations, such as to refer to a neck pain or to describe the appearance of a person.How to Write in Japanese - (首) kubi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (首) kubi:
Synonyms and Similar - (首) kubi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
くび; 頚; 首輪; 首元; 首筋; 首部分
Words containing: 首
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ぶしゅ
Romaji: bushu
Translation / Meaning:
radical (of a kanji character)
Kana: てくび
Romaji: tekubi
Translation / Meaning:
pulse
Kana: じしゅ
Romaji: jishu
Translation / Meaning:
surrender; surrender
Kana: しゅと
Romaji: shuto
Translation / Meaning:
capital
Kana: しゅのう
Romaji: shunou
Translation / Meaning:
head; brain
Kana: しゅしょう
Romaji: shushou
Translation / Meaning:
Prime Minister
Kana: げんしゅ
Romaji: genshu
Translation / Meaning:
ruler; sovereign
Kana: くびかざり
Romaji: kubikazari
Translation / Meaning:
necklace
Kana: くびわ
Romaji: kubiwa
Translation / Meaning:
to paste; choker
Words with the same pronunciation: くび kubi
Example Sentences - (首) kubi
Below are some example sentences:
私の手首が痛いです。
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 "painful"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates that the sentence is in the present tense and is a polite statement
首脳会議が開かれました。
Shunou kaigi ga hirakaremashita
The leaders meeting was held.
The summit was performed.
- 首脳会議 - leaders meeting
- が - subject particle
- 開かれました - was held/aberta
部首は漢字の構成要素を表します。
Bushu wa kanji no kōsei yōso o hyō shimasu
Bushu represents the structural elements of kanji.
The radical represents the components of Kanji.
- 部首 - It means "radical" in Japanese and is used to classify kanji characters according to their strokes and components.
- は - topic marking particle, which indicates that what follows is the theme of the sentence.
- 漢字 - It means "Chinese characters" and refers to the ideograms that were imported from China and adapted to the Japanese language.
- の - possessive particle, indicating that what follows is the possessor or constituent of the object.
- 構成要素 - It means "constituent elements" and refers to the strokes and components that form the kanji.
- を - direct object particle, which indicates that what comes next is the direct object of the sentence.
- 表します - "Represents" means "represents" and is the verb that indicates the action that radicals perform when composing kanji.
私は自首します。
Watashi wa jishu shimasu
I will turn myself in to the police.
I am myself.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
- 自首 (jishu) - means "confession" or "surrender" in Japanese
- します (shimasu) - polite form of the verb "to do", used to indicate future action
東京都は日本の首都です。
Tōkyō to wa Nihon no shuto desu
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
- 東京都 - Tokyo
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 首都 - capital
- です - is (verb to be)
この首飾りは美しいですね。
Kono kubikazari wa utsukushii desu ne
This choker is beautiful
This necklace is beautiful.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 首飾り - noun meaning "necklace"
- は - topic particle
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
- ね - final particle that indicates confirmation or search for agreement
彼は手首を捻った。
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
日本の首相は安倍晋三です。
O primeiro
Minister of Japan is Shinzo Abe
The Japanese Prime Minister is Shinzo Abe.
- 日本 - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 首相 - Prime Minister
- は - topic particle
- 安倍晋三 - Shinzo Abe (name of the current Japanese Prime Minister)
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
東京は日本の首都です。
Tōkyō wa Nihon no shuto desu
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
- 東京 - Tokyo, city name
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Japan, name of the country
- の - possession particle
- 首都 - capital
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
百人一首
Hyakunin Isshu
An anthology of classic Japanese poems.
One hundred people
- 百人一首 - List title
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "neck" é "(首) kubi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
