彼は他人のプライベートにまで首を突っ込む。
He has a habit of sticking his nose into other people's private lives.
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Example sentences
マフラーを巻いて首を温める。
Wrap a scarf to warm your neck.
寒いので、首にマフラーを巻く。
I wrap a muffler around my neck because it's cold.
首を触られるとくすぐったい。
It's ticklish when my neck is touched.
猫の首に鈴を付ける。
Put a bell on the cat's neck.
Usage Notes
Refers to the anatomical neck, but can also mean being fired from a job (kubi ni naru).
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