to nod
01
うなずく, 同意して頭を縦に振る
to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting
Intransitive
例
The teacher nodded approvingly at the student's answer.
先生は生徒の答えに賛同してうなずいた。
1.1
うなずく, 頷く
to show agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting by moving the head up and down
Transitive: to nod one's greeting or attitude
例
She nodded her approval as he presented his ideas.
彼が自分の考えを発表したとき、彼女は同意してうなずいた。
02
うとうとする, 眠くて頷く
to allow the head to droop forward as one becomes sleepy
Intransitive
例
He began to nod as he waited, barely able to keep his eyes open.
彼は待っている間にうなずき始め、目を開けていられないほどだった。
03
傾く, うなずく
to lean or tilt from an upright position
Intransitive
例
The flower nodded in the breeze, its stem bending slightly.
花はそよ風にうなずき、茎が少し曲がった。
Nod
01
the action of moving the head up and down
02
a sign or gesture showing respect, recognition, or a small tribute to something
