～頭
～とう
tou
VocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～頭 (～とう (tou)) means "counter for large animals". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
counter for large animals
Also : head (of livestock)
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～頭 (～とう) means 'counter for animals'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for animals.
Example Sentences
牧場には牛が五十～頭いるそうです。
ぼくじょうにはうしがごじゅう～とういるそうです。
There are said to be fifty head of cattle on the farm.
動物園には象が三～頭飼育されています。
どうぶつえんにはぞうがさん～とうしいくされています。
Three elephants are kept at the zoo.
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