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Zach

相槌

相づち、 相鎚、 合槌、 合鎚

Readings

Kana: あいづち、あいずち
Romaji: aizuchi, aizuchi
Kana
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Definition

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back-channeling; sounds given during a conversation to indicate comprehension

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: ツイ、 つち
Meanings: hammer, mallet
Readings: ツイ、 タイ、 つち
Meanings: hammer, mallet
Readings: ゴウ、 ガッ、 カッ、 あ.う、 -あ.う、 あ.い、 あい-、 -あ.い、 -あい、 あ.わす、 あ.わせる、 -あ.わせる
Meanings: fit, suit, join, 0.1

Example Sentences

(かれ)はすぐに(あい)づちを()った。
➥He made a quick response.
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かくかくしかじかで、と事情(じじょう)説明(せつめい)したのだが、あんまり興味(きょうみ)なさそうな相槌(あいづち)しか(かえ)ってこなかった。
➥I explained the situation, as this, that and such and such, but they just nodded along without showing much interest.
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(わたし)もそう(おも)うわ」と彼女(かのじょ)(あい)づちを()った。
➥"I think so, too," she chimed in.
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