Japanese Conversation · Level 26
90 words
Japanese word
ヘッド
Pronunciation
Romajiheddo
Meaning
- nounhead
Example
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.
More examples
このヘッドは狭いすき間にも入ります。ko no he ddo wa sema i su ki ma ni mo hai ri ma su
This head can reach into narrow gaps.
Core concept
Refers to the top or front of something as the point that leads, controls, or does the main work.
Common phrases
ヘッドを付け替えるhe ddo o tsu ke ka e ru
replace the head
ヘッドを取り付けるhe ddo o to ri tsu ke ru
attach the head
掃除機のヘッドsō ji ki no he ddo
vacuum head
Similar words
ノズルnozuru: A narrow tube or attachment that focuses a vacuum cleaner's suction on a particular area.
Definition in Japanese
掃除機などの先端に取り付け、対象に直接触れて吸引や清掃をする部品。sō ji ki na do no sen tan ni to ri tsu ke tai shō ni choku setsu fu re te kyū in ya sei sō o su ru bu hin
Word origin
The loanword ヘッド (heddo) comes from English head, which traces back to Old English hēafod, meaning the upper part of the body.
Usage tips
- In English, head can mean the person in charge, as in department head, because the head is associated with the top or leading position.