noun
Archaic word for the brain, skull, or head. Not used in modern Japanese; replaced by 脳 (のう) for 'brain' and 頭蓋骨 (ずがいこつ) for 'skull'. Found in classical texts.
古い文献に「なずきを打つ」という表現が見られる。
In old documents, the expression 'strike the head' can be found.
The modern standard word for 'brain'. なずき is its archaic predecessor.
The modern anatomical term for 'skull'. なずき formerly covered this meaning.
Archaic Japanese word of uncertain origin. Possibly related to ancient terms for the head or brain, but the exact derivation is unclear.