Japanese symbol for “nodding”
こっくり
こっくり
Romaji: kokkuri
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.)
In Japanese, nodding is こっくり (kokkuri).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.)
- adv, adv-to, vs repeatedly nodding and dozing off
- adv, adv-to, vs suddenly (dying)
- adj-f deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
Written forms: —. Readings: こっくり、コックリ、こくり、コクリ.
Other Japanese words for “nodding”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 点頭 | てんとう tentou | nodding |
| 目礼 | もくれい mokurei | nodding; greeting (with eyes) |
| 首振り | くびふり kubifuri | oscillating (e.g. fan, engine); nodding (e.g. doll) |
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