🇯🇵 How to say

“head” in Japanese

頭あたま
Illustration of "head" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child is sitting on the grass, holding their head with both hands and looking up at the sky. Nearby, a parent is gently touching the child's head to check if they are feeling well, creating a caring scene about health and attention to the body.

Usage note

The word 頭 (あたま) means 'head' and is used to refer to the top part of the body. It's often used in health-related contexts, such as when talking about headaches or thinking.

Examples

  • 頭が痛いです。

    My head hurts.

  • 彼は頭が大きいです。

    He has a big head.

  • 頭を使って考えましょう。

    Let's use our heads to think.

Quick check

What does "頭" mean?

  • A. head
  • B. tomorrow
  • C. flower
  • D. hand

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