身振り

みぶり
Alternative writings: 身ぶり, 身振
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A gesture or body movement used to express emotion or meaning; gesticulation.

Noun

Examples

通訳は身振り手振りを交えて説明した。

The interpreter explained while using gestures.

言葉が通じなくても身振りで何とか伝えられる。

Even if you don't share a language, you can manage to communicate with gestures.

彼の身振りは大きくて見ていて面白い。

His gestures are exaggerated and fun to watch.

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