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brain
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and bodily functions.
USAGE: 脳 is used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts referring to the brain and mental capacity.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 脳外科 (neurosurgery)
- 脳神経 (cranial nerves, neurology)
- 脳卒中 (stroke)
- 脳細胞 (brain cells)
- 脳トレ (brain training - abbr.)
- 大脳 (cerebrum)
- 小脳 (cerebellum)
- 頭脳 (brain, intellect)
- 洗脳 (brainwashing)
- 首脳 (head, leader)
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