Japanese

ける

くびをかたむける
Meaning: to tilt one's head; to look puzzled or doubtful
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 首を傾ける 首を傾けない
Polite 首を傾けます 首を傾けません
Past 首を傾けた 首を傾けなかった
Polite + Past 首を傾けました 首を傾けませんでした
Te-form 首を傾けて 首を傾けなくて
Potential 首を傾けられる 首を傾けられない
Passive 首を傾けられる 首を傾けられない
Causative 首を傾けさせる 首を傾けさせない
Imperative 首を傾けろ 首を傾けるな

Example

彼女は説明を聞いて、少し首を傾けた。
After listening to the explanation, she tilted her head slightly.

Usage Notes

Often literal, but it commonly shows that someone is unsure, confused, or unconvinced.

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