gesture

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

obsolete

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech. / An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

Japanese Meaning

身体、特に手足を用いた動作や身振り。主に話しを強調するための動作を指す。 / 態度や形式を示すための行為。例えば、礼儀や象徴的な意味合いを持つ一連の行動を表す。

She made a small gesture toward the door to indicate it was time to leave.

彼女は出発の合図としてドアの方へ小さな身振りをした。

Sense（1）

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

Sense（2）

An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

Sense（3）

Sense（4）

(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by very many nations.

gestures

（ plural ）