expression, intransitive verb, godan verb (-bu)
come to mind; pop into one's head
Describes a thought, idea, or memory that suddenly appears in one's mind. Often used when something occurs to you spontaneously.
いいアイデアが頭に浮かんだ。
A good idea came to mind.
彼の名前がなかなか頭に浮かばなかった。
His name just wouldn't come to mind.