Translation and Meaning of: 頭 - atama
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 頭 (atama) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: atama
Kana: あたま
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: head
Meaning in English: head
Definition: The upper part of the body. It contains mainly the brain.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (頭) atama
The word 頭 (uncle) is a Chinese character that means "head". Its etymology goes back to the period of the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), when the word was written with a different character, which represented a stylized design of a human head. Over time, the character was simplified and modified, but maintained its original meaning. The word 頭 is used in various contexts, such as human anatomy, cuisine (for example, "fish head"), figurative language (for example, "hard head") and in idioms (for example, "losing to head").How to Write in Japanese - (頭) atama
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (頭) atama:
Synonyms and Similar - (頭) atama
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
かしら; あたま; ず; かぶりがしら; こうべ
Words containing: 頭
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ぼうとう
Romaji: boutou
Translation / Meaning:
start; start; start
Kana: せんとう
Romaji: sentou
Translation / Meaning:
head; lead; avant-garde; first
Kana: ずつう
Romaji: zutsuu
Translation / Meaning:
headache
Kana: ずのう
Romaji: zunou
Translation / Meaning:
head; brains; intellect
Kana: こうとう
Romaji: koutou
Translation / Meaning:
oral
Kana: がいとう
Romaji: gaitou
Translation / Meaning:
In the street
Words with the same pronunciation: あたま atama
Example Sentences - (頭) atama
Below are some example sentences:
頭が痛いです。
Atama ga itai desu
I have a headache.
- 頭 (atama) - head
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 痛い (itai) - sore
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
頭痛がする。
Zutsuu ga suru
I have a headache.
I have a headache.
- 頭痛 - means headache in Japanese.
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- する - verb meaning "to feel" or "to experience".
冒頭に挨拶をする。
Boutou ni aisatsu wo suru
Do a greeting at the beginning.
Gold the beginning.
- 冒頭 - means "beginning" or "beginning" in Japanese.
- に - is a Japanese particle that indicates the place or moment in which something happens. In this case, it indicates that the action of "挨拶をする" (giving a greeting) occurs at "冒頭" (beginning).
- 挨拶 - means "greeting" in Japanese.
- を - is a Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of a sentence. In this case, it indicates that the action of "する" (do) is directed towards the "挨拶" (greeting).
- する - is a Japanese verb that means "to do". In this case, it is used to indicate the action of "giving a salute" at "冒頭" (beginning).
口頭で伝えることが大切です。
Kōtō de tsutaeru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important to communicate verbally.
It is important to convey verbally.
- 口頭で - orally
- 伝える - to transmit
- こと - thing
- が - subject particle
- 大切 - important
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
街頭で音楽を聴くのが好きです。
Gaitou de ongaku wo kiku no ga suki desu
I like listening to music on the street.
- 街頭 (gaitou) - road
- で (de) - particle that indicates the place where the action takes place
- 音楽 (ongaku) - music
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 聴く (kiku) - to hear
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 好き (suki) - like
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "head" é "(頭) atama". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
