gesture in Japanese
gesture in Japanese is ジェスチャー — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
gesture in Japanese
ジェスチャー
Pronounced: jesuchā
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
What does "gesture" mean?
-
noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
"He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture."
-
noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
"Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral."
-
verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.
"She gestured toward the exit without saying a word."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
gesture in a sentence
- He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture.
- She used hand gestures to help explain the directions.
- Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral.
- The company made a gesture of goodwill by refunding the fee.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gesture" in Japanese?
"gesture" in Japanese is ジェスチャー. gesture means: A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
How do you pronounce ジェスチャー?
"gesture" in Japanese is ジェスチャー, pronounced "jesuchā".
How do you use "gesture" in a sentence?
Example: "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture." In Japanese, "gesture" is ジェスチャー.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.