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

  • 頭に入れる

    to put into one's head, to keep in mind

    頭にのせる

    to put on one's head

    頭に入る

    to get into one's head

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