English–Japanese

“neck” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikubi

Example

首が痛いです。kubi ga ita i de su

My neck hurts.

Illustration for 首 (neck)

How to say “neck” in Japanese

“Neck” in Japanese is 首 (kubi).

Forms the flexible connection between the head and the torso, allowing the head to move.

Full entry for 首: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 首

長時間同じ姿勢でいると、首が凝ります。chō ji kan ona ji shi sei de i ru to kubi ga ko ri ma su

Your neck gets stiff when you stay in the same position for a long time.

Tips for using 首

  • 首 (kubi) appears in the phrase 首を長くして待つ (kubi o nagashite matsu), which describes waiting with eager expectation.

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