Compare: 頭 vs 頭

頭とう

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

頭あたま

head

とう頭

N5CommonCounter

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

野原には六頭(とう)の羊がいた。

There were six sheep in the field.

彼(かれ)は牛を十頭(とう)飼っている。

He has ten cows.

あたま頭

N5CommonNoun

head

まだ頭(あたま)はがんがんするけど熱(ねつ)はもうないよ。

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

頭(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.