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.