頭

Physical head, mind, top, or counter for large animals

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かしら less common reading; can mean "head" in a slightly formal way, or "leader/chief"

1 Noun

"Head" (the body part)

Designates the anatomical part of the body containing the brain and sensory organs.

Example

転んで頭を打ちました。

I fell and hit my head.

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2 Noun

"Mind" / "Brain"

Represents one’s intellect, cognitive ability, or flexibility of thought.

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3 Noun

"Top" / "Beginning"

Refers to the uppermost portion of an object or the temporal start of a period or sequence.

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4 Counter

Counter for large animals

Functions as the unit for counting large animals like horses, cattle, and whales.

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頭

あたま, とう

Physical head, mind, top, or counter for large animals

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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