noun
leader of a large group; head of a group
Refers to the person in charge of a sizable group, often contrasted with 小頭 (こがしら, leader of a small group).
See also: 小頭
彼は若いが、もう大頭としてチームをまとめている。
He is young, but already leads the team as its head.
noun
large decorative black flagpole tassel
A large tassel made from tail hair (yak, horse, ox, etc.) or dyed hemp, used as a decoration on flagpoles. See also 大纛 (たいとう).
See also: 大纛
祭りの行列では、大頭がついた旗が風に揺れていた。
In the festival procession, flags with large black tassels fluttered in the wind.
noun
puffbird
Any bird of the family Bucconidae. Usually written in kana.
おおがしらは中南米の熱帯林に生息する鳥だ。
The puffbird is a bird that inhabits the tropical forests of Central and South America.
noun
first makushita rikishi on the banzuke
In sumo, the top-ranked wrestler in the makushita division as listed on the banzuke.
今場所の大頭は十両昇進をかけて好成績を残した。
The top makushita wrestler this tournament achieved good results aiming for promotion to juryo.