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あたま

head

とう

counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

あたま
N5CommonNoun

head

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まだ(あたま)はがんがんするけど(ねつ)はもうないよ。

My head's still pounding but I don't have a temperature any more.

(あたま)がくらくらしているので、深く考えずにいい加減なことを書いてみる。

My head is swimming, so I'll try writing any old stuff without any deep thought.

とう
N5CommonCounter

counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

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野原には六頭(とう)の羊がいた。

There were six sheep in the field.

(かれ)は牛を十頭(とう)飼っている。

He has ten cows.