A1 Idiom Neutral

頭を抱える

atama o kakaeru

Hold one's head

Meaning

To be at a loss or deeply worried.

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Cultural Background

It reflects the value of 'gaman' (endurance) where one tries to solve problems internally first.

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Context is key

Use it when you have a specific problem to solve.

Meaning

To be at a loss or deeply worried.

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Context is key

Use it when you have a specific problem to solve.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for '頭を抱える'?

A) I have a headache. B) I am stuck on a difficult math problem.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

The phrase is for mental stress/problems, not physical pain.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for '頭を抱える'? Choose A1

A) I have a headache. B) I am stuck on a difficult math problem.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

The phrase is for mental stress/problems, not physical pain.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'atama ga itai' for headaches.

Related Phrases

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頭が痛い

similar

To be worried/troubled

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