1.
brain
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and bodily functions.
脳の働きを研究する。
To study brain function.
脳トレで記憶力を鍛える。
To train memory with brain training.
脳トレ = brain training
彼女は脳外科の専門医だ。
She is a neurosurgery specialist.
2.
brains, intelligence
Mental capacity or intellectual ability.
彼は頭脳明晰だ。
He has a brilliant mind.
頭脳 = brain, intellect
このチームの頭脳は彼女だ。
She is the brains of this team.
脳を使う仕事ばかりしていると、体がなまってしまう。
If you only do brain work, your body will get out of shape.
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)
RELATED BODY PARTS:
- 頭 - head
- 心 - mind, heart
- 神経 - nerves
Related Words
Related:
頭 (head)