つ【あたまひとつ】

Frequency rank: 17,301. – 17,373.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. a head (e.g. taller or shorter)
  2. noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
Forms
  • つ【あたまひとつ】Frequency rank: 17,301. – 17,373.
  • あたまひとつ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. a head (e.g. taller or shorter)
    2. This meaning refers to a physical measurement, particularly in comparison to someone or something else, often indicating a significant height difference.
    He is a head taller than me.
    That building is a head taller than the neighboring house.
  2. noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
    3. This meaning relates to a comparison in performance, often used in contexts such as sports or competitions, highlighting a clear advantage one competitor has over another.
    He was a head ahead of the other competitors in the race.
    That team won with a noticeable difference over the other teams.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to pull ahead by a headto stand out (e.g. in competition)to be a head tallera head's differenceto be a head largerto get a head in fronta victory by a heada noticeable advantageto be a head ahead in competition
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