JLPT · Level 74
45 words
Japanese word
身振り
Pronunciation
Romajimiburi
Meaning
- noungesture
Example
彼は身振りを交えて話します。kare wa mi bu ri o maji e te hana shi ma su
He speaks with gestures.
More examples
言葉が通じないときは、身振りで気持ちを伝えます。koto ba ga tsū ji na i to ki wa mi bu ri de ki mo chi o tsuta e ma su
When words do not work, people express their feelings with gestures.
Core concept
Centers on visible movements of the body that convey meaning or accompany speech.
Common phrases
身振りを交えるmi bu ri o maji e ru
add gestures
身振りで伝えるmi bu ri de tsuta e ru
communicate through gestures
身振りで示すmi bu ri de shime su
show through gestures
Similar words
ジェスチャーjesuchā: A movement used to communicate an idea, feeling, or instruction without words.
手振りteburi: A movement of the hands used to support speech or convey meaning.
仕草shigusa: A small movement or manner of moving that expresses a feeling or intention.
Definition in Japanese
意思や感情を伝えるために手や体を動かすこと。i shi ya kan jō o tsuta e ru ta me ni te ya karada o ugo ka su ko to
Word origin
A native Japanese compound of 身 (mi, "body") and 振り (furi, "movement or manner"), 身振り (miburi) describes bodily movement used as a gesture.
Usage tips
- Descriptions of lively speakers often mention 身振り (miburi) when their movements add energy and clarity to spoken communication.