Meaning of 頭 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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頭, 首JLPT 5
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Kana Readingあたま, かしら, かぶり, こうべ, ず, つむり, つぶり, つむ, かぶ
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Romajiatama, kashira, kaburi, kōbe, zu, tsumuri, tsuburi, tsumu, kabu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- head
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- mind; brain; intellect
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- Parts of speech
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- top
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- Parts of speech
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- hair (on one's head)
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- Parts of speech
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- bangs; fringe
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- Parts of speech
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- top structural component of a kanji
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Example Sentences
頭, 首, あたま, かしら, かぶり, こうべ, ず, つむり, つぶり, つむ, かぶ used in context
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会社をクビになったけど、貯金がすこしあるので、差し詰め生活には困らない。
I got the sack but I've a little saved up so for the time being I won't be troubled for living expenses.
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She threw her arms around her husband's neck.
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She wrapped her arms around his neck.
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She has a scarf around her neck.
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She felt something touch her neck.
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She stood silently, her head tilted slightly to one side.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
head, counter for large animals
On: トウ, ズ, ト
Kun: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり
16 strokes
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