Meaning of 首を横に振る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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首を横に振る
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Kana Readingくびをよこにふる
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Romajikubiwoyokonifuru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
- Meaning
- to shake one's head
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Example Sentences
首を横に振る, くびをよこにふる used in context
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My friend shook his head as much as to say "impossible".
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彼は首を横に振った。
He shook his head.
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They communicate disapproval by shaking their heads.
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私は彼女に本当のことを言うようにいったが、彼女は首を横に振った。
I told her to tell me the truth, but she shook her head.
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私は首を横に振った。
I shook my head.
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For some reason or other she shook her head.
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