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Noun meaning 'chief' or 'leader'. Used to refer to a person in charge, e.g., 『会社の頭』 (kaisha no atama, 'company chief').
Theme
In a company meeting, User discusses leadership roles with their colleague, Mr. Tanaka, after a recent promotion announcement.
頭
あたま
chief (leader)
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'chief' wearing a headdress on their 'head' — both meanings are in one word! 'Head' and 'chief' → 頭 (atama, 'head / Chief').
Cultural Note
In Japanese companies, the 『頭』 (atama, 'head / Chief') often refers to a leader or boss, such as in 『部長』 (buchou, 'department head'). It's also used in idioms like 『頭がいい』 (atama ga ii, 'smart' literally 'head is good').
Forms
Base: 頭Noun meaning 'chief' or 'leader'. Used to refer to a person in charge, e.g., 『会社の頭』 (kaisha no atama, 'company chief').