Meaning

Primary

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

  • 頭がいい

    to be intelligent

    頭が下がる

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

    頭がくらくらする

    to feel light in the head, to feel dizzy

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