頭脳
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Noun referring to the mind, brainpower, or intellectual capacity. Used in formal or academic contexts to describe mental ability.
Theme
In a university library, User discusses study strategies with their professor, Dr. Tanaka.
頭脳
ずのう
intellect
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'head' full of 'brains' thinking hard. 'Head' and 'brains' combine into 『頭脳』 (zunou, 'intellect'). Think of 'zoo' (sounds like 'zu') where animals have brains — 'zoo-no-brain' → 頭脳 (zunou, 'intellect').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『頭脳』 (zunou, 'intellect') is often used in contexts like education, strategy games, or business to refer to intelligence or mental capability. It's a formal term, commonly seen in phrases like 『頭脳明晰』 (zunou meiseki, 'clear-headed / Sharp intellect').
Forms
Base: 頭脳Noun referring to the mind, brainpower, or intellectual capacity. Used in formal or academic contexts to describe mental ability.