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nodded Meaning in Japanese (nodded 英語 意味)

うなずいた, うとうとした
うなずいた in English:nodded
IPA:u.na.zu.i.ta
Quick Answer • 要約

nodded の日本語の意味は「うなずいた, うとうとした」です。 (同意、承認、または挨拶の印として、通常、頭を上下に動かすこと。)

Definitions of Nodded

  1. 1
    verb
    うなずいた

    To move one's head up and down, typically to indicate agreement, approval, or as a form of greeting.

    同意、承認、または挨拶の印として、通常、頭を上下に動かすこと。

  2. 2
    verb(colloquial)
    うとうとした

    To briefly fall asleep, often unintentionally, especially while sitting upright.

    特に座っている間に、しばしば意図せずに、短時間眠りに落ちること。

Example Sentences

casual

“She nodded in agreement with my suggestion.”

彼女は私の提案に同意してうなずいた。

formal

“The teacher nodded, signaling that it was okay to proceed.”

先生は、進むことを許可する合図としてうなずいた。

casual

“He nodded off during the long, boring lecture.”

彼は長くて退屈な講義中にうとうとした。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

assentedagreedacknowledgedconcurred

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

shook headdisagreeddeniedrefused

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivenod
third person singularnods
present participlenodding
nounnod
agent nounnodder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nod offphrasal_verb

To fall asleep, especially unintentionally and for a short period.

give a nodexpression

To show approval or agreement, or to acknowledge someone.

nod one's headcollocation

To move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, greeting, or understanding.