What does 首 mean?
首 is a Japanese noun meaning “neck” in English. It can also be translated as “dismissal (from a job)” depending on context. It is written as 首 in kanji, くび in hiragana, and kubi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
キリンは首が長いです。
Giraffes have long necks.
会社を首になりました。
I got the sack.