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[う(打)·ち·くび(首)]
uchikubi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[うち(討)·くび(首)]
uchikubi
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Root Words:

[う(打)·ち + くび(首)]
uchi + kubi

English Meaning(s) for 打ち首

noun
  1. decapitation; beheading
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Definition and Synonyms for 打ち首

Beheading killing by cutting off the head
Synonyms: 刎頚, 打ち首, 斬首

Meanings for each kanji in 打ち首

» strike; hit; knock; pound; dozen
» neck; counter for songs and poems

Categories 打ち首 is a member of

Kill the act of terminating a life
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