頭 means “head”

あたま · atama

Also: counter for large animals

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

あたま, かしら, かぶり

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

トウ, ズ, ト

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 16 strokes

The story

A bean-shaped form atop a page: the head houses thoughts, dreams, and every kanji you will ever learn.

Used in 頭痛 (zutsuu, headache) and 先頭 (sentou, lead/front)

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