Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 雁首(がんくび) in Japanese

雁首, がん首
Kana Reading
がんくび
Romaji
gankubi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    head of a pipe, incl. the bowl and stem attachment
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    neck; head


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

wild goose

On'Yomi: ガン

Kun'Yomi: かり, かりがね

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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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