“Head” in Japanese is 頭 (あたま), pronounced atama.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Head. 頭がいい means “clever”, literally “good head”, and 頭が痛い means “I have a headache”.
Example sentences
- 頭が痛いです。あたまがいたいです。I have a headache.
- 彼は頭がいいです。かれはあたまがいいです。He’s clever.
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FAQ
How do you say head in Japanese?
Head in Japanese is 頭 (あたま), pronounced “atama”.
How do you write head in Japanese?
It's written 頭 with kanji, or あたま in hiragana. Both are read atama.
Is 頭 on the JLPT?
Yes. 頭 (atama) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.