あたま

Head (body part or top)

N5noun·atama

How to remember it

"A-tama" — the tama (ball) sitting on top of your neck is your head.

Example sentences

  • 頭が痛いです。

    あたまがいたいです。

    I have a headache.

  • 彼は頭がいいです。

    かれはあたまがいいです。

    He is smart.

Usage

Also means "top" or "mind"; 頭がいい means clever, common in daily speech.

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