JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
頭 — head
- Reading
- トウ・ズ・ト・あたま・かしら・\~がしら・かぶり
- Meaning
- head; counter for large animals
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
頭 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ズ・ト・あたま・かしら・\~がしら・かぶり and it means head; counter for large animals. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
頭 appears in everyday japanese words such as 頭 (head), 冒頭 (beginning) and 口頭 (oral).
Japanese words containing 頭
Frequently asked questions
What does 頭 mean in Japanese?
頭 means head; counter for large animals in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 頭 read?
頭 is read トウ・ズ・ト・あたま・かしら・\~がしら・かぶり. Reading it inside real words — 頭 and 冒頭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 頭 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 頭 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 頭 in a word?
A common word containing 頭 is 頭 (あたま) — "head". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 頭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 頭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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