首を傾げる
Reading: くびをかしげる
Meaning: to tilt one's head (in puzzlement)
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Example Sentence
分からない こと が あって 首を傾げて いた
Not understanding something, I tilted my head in confusion.
Usage Notes
Describes tilting one's head to express confusion or doubt. Often implies cute or endearing confusion.
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