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首を縦に振る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首を縦に振る

くびをたてにふる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #10422
1

to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

neck
counter for songs and poems

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
16 strokes
Frequency: 1258
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

vertical
length
height
self-indulgent
wayward

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
10 strokes
Frequency: 614
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

shake
wave
wag
swing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.る
ふ.れる
ふ.るう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふり
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