相槌を打つ
Reading: あいづちをうつ
Meaning: to give signs of acknowledgment, to nod in agreement
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Example Sentence
I was nodding along while listening to the story.
Usage Notes
Refers to the Japanese conversation practice of showing that you are listening through verbal or non-verbal cues.
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