Skip to main content
JLPT N3 Intermediate

脳

The physical brain organ or the mind and intellect

Readings

Other forms

頭脳 ずのう - refers specifically to intellect/brains, often implying high intelligence
1 Noun

Brain (the organ)

Identifies the biological organ encased in the skull that functions as the center of the nervous system.

Example

脳科学 の 研究 を し て い ます 。

I am researching brain science.

3 more examples in the mobile app
2 Noun

Mind / Intellect

Represents the faculty of thought, memory, and cognitive processing power.

Usage notes & examples available in the mobile app
Free forever · No card needed

Study this term on the app

Every word on Amenokori — including 脳 — comes with full meanings, example sentences, audio, and FSRS-powered review scheduling. 10K+ entries from N5 to N1.

Zero deck building Full context & nuance FSRS algorithm

100% free to start

amenokori · review
5 day streak
VOCAB 2 / 30
脳
のう
The physical brain organ or the mind and intellect
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

Again
Hard
Good
Easy