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頭

Head

Meaning

Head

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あたま

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading which you learned with the kanji earlier. No problem!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 頭に入れる

    to put into one's head, to keep in mind

    頭にのせる

    to put on one's head

    頭に入る

    to get into one's head

  • 頭がくらくらする

    to feel light in the head, to feel dizzy

    頭が下がる

    to be greatly impressed, to take one's hat off to

    頭がいい

    to be intelligent

  • 頭を下げる

    to lower one's head, to bow

    頭をなでる

    to rub one's head

    頭をかかえる

    to be at a wit's end

Context Sentences

頭に何か糸のような物が付いてますよ。

You have something like a thread on your head.

このアパートは高さがあまりないので、頭の上に気をつけてください。

This apartment isn't that tall, so watch your head, please.

「頭がいい人」というのは、一体、どういう人の事ですか？

What kind of person is a "smart person"?

Kanji Composition