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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
verb
Pronounced: unazuku
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

What does "nod" mean?

  1. verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
    "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
  2. 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."
  3. noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
    "He gave a nod of approval."
  4. 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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