Japanese symbol for “nod”
頷く
うなずく
Romaji: unazuku
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
In Japanese, nod is 頷く, read うなずく (unazuku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5k, vi to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
Written forms: 頷く、肯く、首肯く、点頭く. Readings: うなずく、うなづく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “nod”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 会釈 | えしゃく eshaku | slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation |
| 頷き | うなずき unazuki | nod; inclination of the head |
| 頭を縦に振る | かしらをたてにふる kashiraotatenifuru | to nod (in agreement); to say yes; to give the nod |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 頷き | うなずき unazuki | nod; inclination of the head |
| 頷ける | うなずける unazukeru | to (be able to) agree (with); to be able to accept; to find acceptable |
| 頷き合う | うなずきあう unazukiau | to nod to one another |
See also: Chinese symbol for “nod”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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