首


This kanji means neck or head.

on readings:
  • shu
kun readings:
  • kubi
examples:
部首 bushu radical of a kanji
元首 genshu sovereign, ruler
首府 shufu the capital
首位 shui leading position, top spot
首相 shushō prime minister
首都 shuto capital city
首都圏 shutoken the capital region
手首 tekubi wrist
党首 tōshu party leader

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 9 February 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.