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Japanese Gestures
a movement or position of the hand, arm,
body, head, or face that is expressive of an
idea, opinion, emotion,. Communicating
with out word.
Gestures Definition
Gestures are different in Japan, because
they have a different language and culture
than our own.
Gestures are a good way to communicate
with out speaking a Japanese word.
Japanese Gestures
Angry
Placing finger on either side of the head, like a
bull indicates that someone is “Angry”.
In Japanese culture it’s to symbolise a devil.
Man or Good
Showing a thumb can mean good but it can also
be asking someone a question “Do you have a
boyfriend”.
Do you have a Lover
Showing someone the pinky finger is asking
them “Do you have a woman”.
I’m Hungry
Using one hand to symbolise chopsticks and
another hand to indicate a bowl. This gesture
shows people that you are hungry.
Mafia
Placing a finger on your cheek and making it
wrinkle is suggesting that someone is in the
Mafia.
Indicating me
In Australia we point at our chests when we
speak about ourselves. In Japan they point at
their nose to indicate themselves.
O.K
Make a large Zero with your arms to indicate
that you are O.K. In Japan teachers mark tests
with 0’s rather than ticks.
One More Time
Showing one finger means that you want
someone to do something again. Or to give you
one more.
Indicating No Thank You
Waving one hand in front of one’s nose doesn't
mean it’s smelly. In Japanese it means “No
Thank You”!!
I Want Sake
Sake is Japanese Alcohol, it comes in small glasses.
So with your thumb and pointer finger shape it
into a cup. You can indicate you want to drink sake.