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The Kanji 「首」
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The Kanji 「首」 Explained in English • 1. Readings • • On’yomi (Chinese reading): シュ (shu) • Kun’yomi (Japanese reading): くび (kubi) • 2. Meaning • The kanji 「首」 has two primary meanings: • 1. Neck (the physical body part). • 2. Leader or chief (used in contexts like leadership or rankings). • 3. Usage and Examples • Kun’yomi (くび) Usage • Kun’yomi is used when referring to the physical neck or when used metaphorically. • 首 (くび, kubi): Neck. • Example: 長い首のキリンが好きです。 • → I like giraffes with long necks. • 首になる (くびになる, kubi ni naru): To be fired (metaphorically “lose your head”). • Example: 彼は仕事を辞めないと首になりますよ。 • → If he doesn’t quit, he’ll be fired. • 首を長くして待つ (くびをながくしてまつ): To wait eagerly (literally, “stretch one’s neck”). • Example: プレゼントを首を長くして待っています。 • → I’m eagerly waiting for the present. • On’yomi (シュ) Usage • On’yomi is used in compound words related to leadership or position. • 首相 (しゅしょう, shushō): Prime minister. • Example: 日本の首相が演説を行いました。 • → Japan’s prime minister gave a speech. • 部首 (ぶしゅ, bushu): Radical of a kanji. • Example: 漢字の部首を覚えると便利です。 • → It’s useful to learn the radicals of kanji. • 首位 (しゅい, shui): First place, top position. • Example: チームはリーグで首位に立っています。 • → The team is in first place in the league. • 4. Kanji Explanation (for Learners) • Radical • The kanji 「首」 is a standalone character and a radical. • Structure • • Top part (自): Originally depicted a face or head. • Bottom part (丶): Represents hair or a decoration on the head. • Mnemonic • Imagine the kanji as a head (自) with some decorative element (丶), symbolizing either the physical neck or the “head” as a leader. • 5. Cultural Notes • • In Japanese culture, expressions using 首 often have metaphorical meanings, such as 首を突っ込む (stick one’s neck into something) meaning “to get involved in something.” • The term 首相 (shushō) reflects Japan’s political structure, as the prime minister is the “head” of the government. • 6. Practice Exercise • Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word containing 「首」: • 1. The _____ of Japan is a respected leader. • 2. I injured my _____ while exercising. • 3. Our team is currently in _____ position in the league. • Answers: • 1. prime minister (首相, shushō) • 2. neck (首, kubi) • 3. first (首位, shui)","styleRuns":[{"startIndex":0,"length":2194,"styleRunExtensions":{"styleRunColorMapExtension":{"colorMap":[{"key":"USER_INTERFACE_THEME_DARK","value":4294967295},{"key":"USER_INTERFACE_THEME_LIGHT","value":4279440147}]}},"fontFamilyName":"Roboto"}]},"headerRuns":[{"startIndex":0,"length":2194,"headerMapping":"ATTRIBUTED_STRING_HEADER_MAPPING_UNSPECIFIED"}]}},{"compositeVideoPrimaryInfoRenderer":{}},{"itemSectionRenderer":{"contents":[{"continuationItemRenderer":{"trigger":"CONTINUATION_TRIGGER_ON_ITEM_SHOWN","continuationEndpoint":{"clickTrackingParams":"CL4BELsvGAMiEwjA0IXs_7WMAxUlfHoFHdvqOQw=","commandMetadata":{"webCommandMetadata":{"sendPost":true,"apiUrl":"/youtubei/v1/next"}},"continuationCommand":{"token":"Eg0SC25adG5nX0EzOFJZGAYyJSIRIgtuWnRuZ19BMzhSWTAAeAJCEGNvbW1lbnRzLXNlY3Rpb24%3D","request":"CONTINUATION_REQUEST_TYPE_WATCH_NEXT"}}}}],"trackingParams":"CL4BELsvGAMiEwjA0IXs_7WMAxUlfHoFHdvqOQw=","sectionIdentifier":"comment-item-section","targetId":"comments-section"}}],"trackingParams":"CL0BELovIhMIwNCF7P-1jAMVJXx6BR3b6jkM"}},"secondaryResults":{"secondaryResults":{"results":[{"lockupViewModel":{"contentImage":{"collectionThumbnailViewModel":{"primaryThumbnail":{"thumbnailViewModel":{"image":{"sources":[{"url":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7tG8r3VBvEI/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ== rs=AOn4CLCkTE8el76l7z_53lVNCuz9LLrp0g","width":168,"height":94},{"url":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7tG8r3VBvEI/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEXCNACELwBSFryq4qpAwkIARUAAIhCGAE= rs=AOn4CLDR4vP1sB1UlQcr9qtaSZL0pVuzQA","width":336,"height":188}]},"overlays":[{"thumbnailOverlayBadgeViewModel":{"thumbnailBadges":[{"thumbnailBadgeViewModel":{"icon":{"sources":[{"clientResource":{"imageName":"PLAYLISTS"}}]},"text":"22 видеоклипа","badgeStyle":"THUMBNAIL_OVERLAY_BADGE_STYLE_DEFAULT","backgroundColor":{"lightTheme":3349524,"darkTheme":3349524}}}],"position":"THUMBNAIL_OVERLAY_BADGE_POSITION_BOTTOM_END"}},{"thumbnailHoverOverlayViewModel":{"icon":{"sources":[{"clientResource":{"imageName":"PLAY_ALL"}}]},"text":{"content":"Пускане на всички","styleRuns":[{"startIndex":0,"length":17}]},"style":"THUMBNAIL_HOVER_OVERLAY_STYLE_COVER"}}],"backgroundColor":{"lightTheme":5845539,"darkTheme":5845539}}},"stackColor":{"lightTheme":10057579,"darkTheme":9666166}}},"metadata":{"lockupMetadataViewModel":{"title":{"content":"Chinese"},"metadata":{"contentMetadataViewModel":{"metadataRows":[{"metadataParts":[{"text":{"content":"Pop Jertyu
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