1.
head
The upper part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
2.
mind, brain, intelligence
Mental capacity or intelligence.
This difficult problem is giving me a headache.
頭 refers to the head (body part) and also the mind/intelligence.
PHYSICAL EXPRESSIONS:
- 頭が痛い: to have a headache
- 頭を洗う: to wash one's head/hair
- 頭をぶつける: to bump one's head
- 頭を下げる: to bow (one's head)
INTELLIGENCE EXPRESSIONS:
- 頭がいい: to be smart
- 頭が悪い: to not be smart
- 頭を使う: to use one's brain
- 頭に入る: to memorize, to sink in
IDIOMS:
- 頭が固い: stubborn, inflexible
- 頭が真っ白になる: mind goes blank
- 頭から離れない: can't get out of one's head
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See also:
顔