Kanji · N3 · 16 strokes
頭 / head
Kanji for head.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ、ズ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あたま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
頭 carries the meaning head.
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How to write 頭
Trace 頭 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 頭
頭あたまhead
頭痛ずつうheadache
〜頭〜とうcounter (big animals)
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頭 in context
「どうしましたか。」「頭が痛いです。」
どうしましたか。あたまがいたいです。
"What's wrong?" "I have a headache."
頭痛がします。
ずつうがします
I have a headache.
牛が3頭います。
うしがさんとういます
There are 3 cows.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 頭 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
頭 — Kanji Practice
16 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/頭
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