日本語Englishあいづち

相づち

aɪˈdzu͍t͡ɕi
noun
noun

Interjection

general

A short utterance, sound, or gesture made by a listener to indicate attention, understanding, or agreement while someone else is speaking. Common examples include 'hai' (yes), 'ee' (yes), 'un' (un, hmm), or nodding.

Ví dụ:
"会話中は、相手の話に相づちを打つことが大切です。"
During a conversation, it's important to interject to show you're listening to the other person.
"彼の話に、私はうんうんとうなずきながら相づちを打った。"
I nodded and interjected 'uh-huh, uh-huh' while listening to his story.
Synonyms

Derived Forms

verb
to hit, to strike

Collocations

相づちを打つ
to interject, to nod in agreement
上手な相づち
skillful interjections
効果的な相づち
effective interjections

Idioms

"相づちを打つ"
general
to interject / to nod in agreement
To make interjections or nod to show that one is listening and understanding, or agreeing with what the speaker is saying.
Examples:
"彼女は、私が話している間、ずっと相づちを打ってくれた。"
She kept interjecting while I was talking.