The human brain has an extremely complex structure.
脳
brain, memory
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
11 strokes
Radical
肉部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ノウ, ドウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
のうずる
Common Readings
ノウ
Example sentences
It is said that when right-handed people use their left hand, it is good for brain activation.
The scene of that day is burned into my mind.
Anxiety flashed through my mind.
He formulated a perfect plan in his head.
Glial cells in the brain support neurons.
He is known for having a clear intellect.
I was impressed by his clear-headed responses.
He was brainwashed by a mysterious religious cult.
He racked his brains to solve the problem.
Example Vocabulary
脳
brain; intellect
脳裏
one's mind; the back of one's mind
脳内
inside the brain; in one's head; imagination
頭脳
brain; intellect; head
洗脳
brainwashing
脳みそ
brain; grey matter
脳裏に浮かぶ
to come to mind; to flash across one's mind
脳天
crown of the head; top of the head
脳裏をよぎる
脳髄
brain; encephalon; marrow
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