ι
Head
γγγΎ (atama), γγγ (kashira)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word ι is used not only for the physical head but also for intelligence. When someone says ι γγγ (atama ga ii), they mean 'smart' rather than having a physically good head.
Memory Trick
Imagine a giant head filled with ideas and knowledge. Since your brain lives in your head, ι naturally means 'head.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou), γΊ (zu)
Kunyomi: γγγΎ (atama), γγγ (kashira)
Example Words
ι
γγγΎ (atama)
Head
ι η
γγ€γ (zutsuu)
Headache
ε
ι
γγγ¨γ (sentou)
Front, lead
ι ζε
γγγγγ (kashiramoji)
Initial letter
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― ι γ ηγγ§γγ
γγγγ― γγγΎγ γγγγ§γγ
kyou wa atama ga itai desu
My head hurts today.