JLPT N1 Advanced
相槌
Interjections and nods to indicate active listening
Readings
Other forms
あいづち hiragana form
相鎚 less common kanji
Noun
Showing You're Listening
These are the frequent nods, short phrases, or sounds listeners make during a conversation to show they are paying attention and understanding the speaker.
Example
人 の 話 を 聞く とき は 、 きちんと 相槌 を 打つ よう に して い ます 。
When I listen to people, I make a point to give proper listening cues.
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