What does kanji 頷 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 頷 is nod approval.

How is kanji 頷 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 頷 are あご, うなず.く; the onyomi readings are カン, ガン.

Example words that use kanji 頷 include 頷く, 頷き, 頷き合う, 頷ける.

Kanken 1

頷

Meaning

nod approval

Stroke Order

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うなずく

to nod

うなずき

nod

うなずきあう

to nod to one another

うなずける

to (be able to) agree (with)

あおだいしょう

Japanese rat snake (Elaphe climacophora)

5 reference sentences

彼は私の提案に頷いた。

He nodded in approval at my suggestion.

先生は静かに頷いた。

The teacher nodded quietly.

彼女は笑顔で頷いてくれた。

She nodded with a smile.

質問すると、彼はすぐに頷いた。

When I asked, he nodded right away.

みんなの意見を聞いて、部長は頷いた。

After hearing everyone's opinions, the manager nodded in approval.