English–Japanese

“head” in Japanese

Japanese

Also主席 (shuseki) · 頭部 (tōbu) · ヘッド (heddo)

Pronunciation

Romajiatama

Example

頭に帽子をかぶります。atama ni bō shi o ka bu ri ma su

I wear a hat on my head.

Illustration for 頭 (head)

How to say “head” in Japanese

“Head” in Japanese is 頭 (atama).

It refers to the body part above the neck that contains the face and brain and is associated with thinking.

Full entry for 頭: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 頭

頭に水をかけます。atama ni mizu o ka ke ma su

I pour water on my head.

転んだときに、頭を守ります。koro n da to ki ni atama o mamo ri ma su

I protect my head when I fall.

Tips for using 頭

  • The expression 頭が固い (atama ga katai) literally means "the head is hard" but commonly describes someone who is inflexible.

Other Japanese words for “head”

主席が新しい方針を発表しました。shu seki ga atara shi i hō shin o hap pyō shi ma shi ta

The head announced a new policy.

ヘルメットは頭部を守ります。he ru me tto wa tō bu o mamo ri ma su

A helmet protects the head.

掃除機のヘッドを交換します。sō ji ki no he ddo o kō kan shi ma su

I will replace the vacuum head.

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