It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 頭 (atama)
Meaning:
1. head
2. counter for large animals
Brains (along with eyes, mouths, ears, and noses) are found in the brain part of an animal.
Things are better than others.
Examples:
- 今朝から頭が痛い。 I’ve had a headache since this morning.
- 朝は頭の働きが良い。 My brain works well in the morning.
- 私の上司は頭が固い。 My boss is stubborn.
- 豚は頭のいい動物だ。 Pigs are intelligent animals.
- トムは頭の回転が速い。 Tom has a good head on his shoulders.
- ボールが頭に当たった。 The ball hit my head.
- なんでそんなに頭いいの？ Why are you so smart?
- 山田さんは頭がいいです。 Yamada-san is intelligent.
- 彼の努力には頭が下がる。 I take my hat off to his efforts.
