首を横に振る
Reading: くびをよこにふる
Meaning: to shake one's head (in negation)
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Example Sentence
彼 は ゆっくり 首を横に振って 答えた
He slowly shook his head and answered.
Usage Notes
The gesture of shaking one's head to indicate 'no' or disagreement.
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