What does 出頭 mean?
出頭 is a Japanese noun meaning “appearance; presence; attendance” in English. It can also be translated as “surrender (e.g. to the police)” depending on context. It is written as 出頭 in kanji, しゅっとう in hiragana, and shuttou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は法廷へ出頭を命じられた。
He was summoned to appear in court.
君は、すぐ警察に出頭しなくてはならない。
You have to report to the police at once.