nod in Japanese
nod in Japanese is 頷く — nod means to move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
nod in Japanese
頷く
Pronounced: unazuku
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
What does "nod" mean?
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verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
"She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
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verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
"By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off."
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noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
"He gave a nod of approval."
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noun A brief mention or reference to something.
"The film includes a subtle nod to the original book."
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nod in a sentence
- She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions.
- He gave a quick nod as he walked past.
- By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off.
- He gave a nod of approval.
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What is "nod" in Japanese?
"nod" in Japanese is 頷く. nod means: To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
How do you pronounce 頷く?
"nod" in Japanese is 頷く, pronounced "unazuku".
How do you use "nod" in a sentence?
Example: "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions." In Japanese, "nod" is 頷く.
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