Japanese Body Language
-and the sounds made during conversations
Word definitions
cross [one’s] mind (idiom): have as a thought
non-verbal communication (n.): gestures, facial expressions, and other body language
absence (of) (n.): not existing/having any; not being there
bow (v.): bend one’s upper body to show respect, gratitude, apology, etc.
try [one’s] hand (at) (idiom): try something (often something challenging) for the first time
facial expression (n.): the showing of feelings through one’s face (eyes, mouth, etc.)
conversely (adv.): in the opposite or a very different way
embrace (v.): fully accept or welcome something/someone
Confucianism (n.): a Chinese philosophy focused on social roles and harmony
for starters (idiom): the first point to be mentioned
obvious (adj.): easily understood or perceived; clear
make sense (v.): is logical; can be understood or agreed on
interjection (n.): a word or short phrase used in reaction to what someone said
frequent (adj.): happening often
-specific (adj.): unique or exclusive to
inhale (v.): breathe in
hiss (v.): make a sharp “s” sound (perhaps similar to a snake)
see eye to eye (idiom): have a good relationship or similar opinions