How to Say ‘Shoulders and neck’ in Japanese
肩と首を
kata to kubi o
[kah-tah toh koo-bee oh]
💬 Usage Tip: The particle [を] marks the body areas you want the therapist to focus on.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Pointing lightly to your neck or shoulders while saying this can help if you feel shy.
Phrase Breakdown
肩
kata
[kah-tah]
shoulder
Refers to the shoulder area you want treated.
肩をマッサージしてください。
Please massage my shoulders.
と
to
[toh]
and
Joins two body parts together.
肩と首をお願いします。
Please focus on my shoulders and neck.
首
kubi
[koo-bee]
neck
Refers to the neck as an area needing attention.
首をお願いします。
Please do my neck.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
Marks the body parts as the focus of the action or request.
肩と首をお願いします。
Please focus on my shoulders and neck.
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