Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鎌首(かまくび) in Japanese

鎌首
Kana Reading
かまくび
Romaji
kamakubi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    crooked neck (lit. a neck shaped like a sickle) (found in snakes or praying mantises); gooseneck


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

18 strokes

sickle, scythe, trick

On'Yomi: レン, ケン

Kun'Yomi: かま

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

neck, counter for songs and poems

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: くび

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