Translation of Japanese word "頭" to English
頭
あたま
[atama]
IPA: /atama/
Meaning
NounThe part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
How to use
頭 (atama) — 'head'. 頭がいい — smart / intelligent. 頭が痛い — have a headache. 頭を下げる — bow one's head (show respect). Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
head
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 頭
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あたま
Romaji Transcription: atama
Example Sentences
彼の頭はいいです。
かれの あたまは いいです。
He has a good head.
彼女は頭がよいです。
かのじょは あたまが よいです。
She has a good head.
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- 頭がいい— smart / intelligent
- 頭が痛い— to have a headache
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "頭" mean?▼
The Japanese word "頭" means "head" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "頭"?▼
The word "頭" is read as "あたま" (atama). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼の頭はいいです。".
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