This kanji means head, leader, top. It is also used as a counter for large animals.

on readings:
  • to
  • zu
kun readings:
  • atama
  • kashira
examples:
atama head
sentō front, lead
tōin alliteration


ittō one (large animals)
nitō two (large animals)
santō three (large animals)
yontō four (large animals)
gotō five (large animals)
rokutō six (large animals)
nanatō/shichitō seven (large animals)
hachitō/hattō eight (large animals)
kyūtō nine (large animals)
jūtō/jittō ten (large animals)

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 11 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.