머리로

This is the 14069th most frequent Korean word.


머리로

"With the head" or "by the head."


In this sentence, '머리로' means 'with one's head' and implies using intellectual ability to think about solving a problem.

나는 문제를 해결하기 위해 머리로 생각했어요.

I used my head to think to solve the problem.


Here, '머리로' indicates the physical use of the head to attempt catching a ball, highlighting a literal usage.

그는 머리로 공을 잡으려고 했어요.

He tried to catch the ball with his head.


In this context, '머리로' contrasts intellectual understanding with deeper emotional or experiential comprehension, suggesting a limit to analytical methods alone.

머리로 이해하려고 하면 그 의미를 깊게 알기 어려워요.

If you try to understand it just with your head, it's hard to grasp its deep meaning.