tou
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle), counter for insects in a collection, counter for helmets, masks, etc.
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  1. tou counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle), counter for insects in a collection, counter for helmets, masks, etc.
  2. atama head; hair (on one's head); mind, brains, intellect; leader, chief, boss, captain
  3. gashira top of ..., head of ...; the moment that ...
  4. koube head
  5. zu head
  6. kaburi head
  7. tsumuri head
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Head, Counter For Large Animals
On: とう,ず,と Kun: あたま,かしら,-がしら,かぶり
16 strokes N3
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