頂
place on the head · receive · top of head · top · summit · peak
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of nail and head. Nail of head.
Symbolism
Summit, peak, receive. Represents peak.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Exchanging words
Component Breakdown
丁 + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 頂
Four-Character Compounds
有頂天外
うちょうてんがい
beside oneself with joy; in raptures; in an ecstasy of delight
帰命頂礼
きみょうちょうらい
most formal form of a prayer
Proverbs & Idioms
頂上を極める
ちょうじょうをきわめる
To reach the summit
To achieve the highest level
Anime & Manga
有頂天家族
The Eccentric Family
A well-known work with 頂 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 頂 mean in Japanese?
頂 means place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak.
How do you read 頂?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: いただ.く、いただき (itadaku, itadaki).
How many strokes does 頂 have?
頂 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 頂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
頂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.