こうべこうべ○じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounheadusually written using kana aloneLiterary or old-fashioned word for 'head'; in modern Japanese あたま is the usual term. Often appears in set phrases or elevated contexts.彼かれは深ふかくこうべを垂たれた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe bowed his head deeply.こうべをめぐらして辺あたりを見み渡わたした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe turned his head and looked around.See all 7 example sentences ›Expressions頭こうべを回めぐらすturn one's head; look back; look over one's shoulder · reflect on; think back; reminisce頭こうべを垂たれるbow one's head; hang one's head · droop (ears of grain)正直しょうじきの頭こうべに神宿かみやどるhonesty is the best policy; honesty pays
