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nodding Meaning in Japanese (nodding 英語 意味)

gerundうなずき
adjectiveうとうとしている
うなずき in English:nodding
Phonetic:ウナズキ
Quick Answer • 要約

nodding の日本語の意味は「うなずき, うとうとしている」です。 (同意、理解、または挨拶を示すために、通常、頭を下げてから上げる動作。)

Definitions of Nodding

  1. 1
    gerund
    うなずき

    The action of lowering and raising one's head, typically to indicate agreement, understanding, or as a greeting.

    同意、理解、または挨拶を示すために、通常、頭を下げてから上げる動作。

  2. 2
    adjective
    うとうとしている

    Being in a state of drowsiness, often characterized by the head falling forward repeatedly.

    しばしば頭が繰り返し前に倒れることを特徴とする、眠気の状態にあること。

Example Sentences

casual

“She was nodding in agreement with everything he said.”

彼女は彼が言ったことすべてに同意してうなずいていた。

casual

“The old man kept nodding off during the long lecture.”

その老人は長い講義の間、うとうとし続けていた。

casual

“He greeted me with a friendly nodding of his head.”

彼は親しみを込めてうなずきで私に挨拶した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

assentingagreeingacknowledgingdozingslumbering

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

disagreeingrefusingshaking headawakealert

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivenod
third person singularnods
past tensenodded
agent nounnodder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nod offphrasal_verb

To fall asleep, especially unintentionally and briefly.

a nod of approvalcollocation

A gesture or sign indicating agreement or acceptance.

give a nod toexpression

To acknowledge or show respect for someone or something.