“Nodding” in Japanese
Short answer
Nodding in Japanese is “こっくり” (kokkuri). Full meaning: nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying).
Other ways to say “Nodding” in Japanese
目礼
mokurei nodding, greeting (with eyes)
点頭
tentou nodding
首振り
kubifuri oscillating (e.g. fan, engine), nodding (e.g. doll)
コックリ
kokkuri nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying)
首ふり
kubifuri oscillating (e.g. fan, engine), nodding (e.g. doll)
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