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nod Meaning in Japanese (nod 英語 意味)

verbうなずく
nounうなずき
うなずく in English:nod
IPA:ɯn a z ɯ k ɯ
Quick Answer • 要約

nod の日本語の意味は「うなずく, うなずき」です。 (同意、挨拶、または理解を示すために、頭を短く下げてから上げる。)

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Definitions of Nod

  1. 1
    verb
    うなずく

    To lower and raise one's head briefly, especially to show agreement, greeting, or understanding.

    同意、挨拶、または理解を示すために、頭を短く下げてから上げる。

  2. 2
    noun
    うなずき

    An act of lowering and raising one's head, often as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment.

    同意や承諾の合図として、頭を短く下げてから上げる動作。

Example Sentences

“She gave a quick nod to show she understood.”

彼女は理解したことを示すために、素早くうなずいた。

“He nodded in agreement with the proposal.”

彼は提案に同意してうなずいた。

“The teacher gave a nod of approval.”

先生は承認のうなずきをした。

Synonyms (類語)

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Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

shake headdisagree

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularnods
past tensenodded
present participlenodding
agent nounnodder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nod offphrasal_verb

To fall asleep, especially unintentionally.

give the nodidiom

To give permission or approval.

nod tocollocation

To acknowledge or refer to something subtly.