Japanese Word · Intermediate
首を傾げる
tilt one's head in confusion
Pronunciation: say 首を傾げる
Meaning
tilt one's head in confusion
Example
びっくりして、きょとんと首を傾げてみた。
I tilted my head and looked in blank amazement.
Practice tips
- Practice 首を傾げる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.