Japanese Conversation · Level 56
75 words
Japanese word
頭部
Pronunciation
Romajitōbu
Meaning
- nounhead
Example
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.
More examples
転んだときに頭部を強く打ちました。koro n da to ki ni tō bu o tsuyo ku u chi ma shi ta
I hit my head hard when I fell.
Core concept
Describes the uppermost part of the body that contains the brain and the main organs of the face.
Common phrases
頭部を保護するtō bu o ho go su ru
protect the head
Similar words
頭atama: A conversational term for the upper part of the body that contains the brain and the face.
Definition in Japanese
人や動物の、首より上に位置する身体の部分。hito ya dō butsu no kubi yo ri ue ni i chi su ru karada no bu bun
Word origin
The compound 頭部 (tōbu) joins 頭 (tō, "head") with 部 (bu, "part"), giving the head a formal anatomical name.
Usage tips
- Safety instructions often use 頭部 (tōbu) when referring to the area protected by a helmet, whereas 頭 (atama) is more conversational.