(のう)

のう
noun
brain
1. brain
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and bodily functions.
To study brain function.
To train memory with brain training.
脳トレ = brain training
彼女(かのじょ)(のう)外科(げか)専門医(せんもんい)
She is a neurosurgery specialist.
2. brains, intelligence
Mental capacity or intellectual ability.
He has a brilliant mind.
頭脳(ずのう) = brain, intellect
She is the brains of this team.
If you only do brain work, your body will get out of shape.

USAGE: (のう) is used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts referring to the brain and mental capacity.

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