Japanese for Kids · Level 12
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Japanese word
頭がいい
Pronunciation
Romajiatamagaii
Meaning
- i-adjectivesmart
Example
姉は頭がいいので、問題がすぐわかります。ane wa atama ga i i no de mon dai ga su gu wa ka ri ma su
My sister is smart, so she understands problems quickly.
More examples
彼は難しいパズルをすぐに解けるほど頭がいいです。kare wa muzuka shi i pa zu ru o su gu ni to ke ru ho do atama ga i i de su
He is smart enough to solve difficult puzzles quickly.
Core concept
Describes someone whose strong understanding lets them grasp information quickly and think clearly.
Common phrases
頭がいい子atama ga i i ko
smart child
頭がいい人atama ga i i hito
smart person
Similar words
賢いkashikoi: Describes someone who understands things well and makes good judgments.
Definition in Japanese
知識や理解力があり、物事をすばやく理解して適切に判断できる。chi shiki ya ri kai ryoku ga a ri mono goto o su ba ya ku ri kai shi te teki setsu ni han dan de ki ru
Word origin
The phrase 頭がいい (atama ga ii) combines 頭 (atama, "head") and いい (ii, "good"), using 頭 for the mind to describe someone with a good mind.
Usage tips
- Unlike the English adjective smart, 頭がいい (atama ga ii) normally describes intelligence rather than neat clothing or stylish appearance.
Other meanings
- brighti-adjective
Opposites
- 頭が悪いatamagawaruiunintelligenti-adjective
- 鈍いnibuidulli-adjective