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頭
頭 (readings: とう, ず, あたま, かしら; Japanese kanji) means “head”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 頭脳 (brains/intellect).
What does 頭 mean?
| Kanji | 頭 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | head |
| Readings | とう, ず, あたま, かしら |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 頭
頭 is read とう or ず or あたま or かしら depending on the word.
Example words with 頭
| Example | 頭脳 (brains/intellect) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14