Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 後頭(こうとう) in Japanese

後頭
Kana Reading
こうとう
Romaji
kōtō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    back of the head; occiput


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

behind, back, later

On'Yomi: ゴ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる

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