JLPT N4 Elementary
首
The neck, or informally, being fired from a job.
Readings
Other forms
クビ used for the "fired" meaning
頸 less common kanji
1 Noun
Neck
The physical body part connecting the head to the shoulders.
Example
A この 問題 、 わかる ？
B うーん … ( 首 を かしげる )
[A:] Do you get this problem? [B:] Hmm... (tilts head in confusion)
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2 Noun, Suru Verb
Fired / Dismissed
An informal term for employment termination or dismissal.
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