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あたま【頭】 : atama | define meaning
atama
Pronunciation: [ʔatama]
Definition
Noun
- Chief; head; leader; boss
- Start; beginning; starting point
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese あたま【頭】 atama "head; leader; beginning".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 頭 |
| Kana | あたま |
| Romanization | atama |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ʔatama] |
意味：とうりょう【頭領】、はじめ【始め・初め】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, September 28). あたま【頭】 : atama | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, October 3, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/9211/atama/.