A part
首
Shown as a part of 4 words so far, read 2 ways.
しゅ 3 words
- 部首ぶしゅradical (of a kanji character)
部首 · here “neck”
- 自首じしゅsurrender, give oneself up
自首 · here “report to the authorities; plead guilty”
- 元首げんしゅruler, sovereign
元首 · here “head”
くび 1 word
- 手首てくびwrist
手首 · here “neck”
Also written with 首
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.