全身を使う
use the whole body
→ Swimming is a sport that uses the whole body.
滑る
slip; slide
→ I slipped on the ice and fell.
すれ違う
pass each other; cross paths
→ I crossed paths with an acquaintance on the street.
向く
face; turn toward
→ He turned backward.
うなずく
nod
→ She smiled and nodded.
おじぎをする
bow
→ Bow politely to the teacher.
目・口を使う
use eyes and mouth
→ Expressions are made using the eyes and mouth.
ささやく
whisper
→ Whisper love into someone's ear.
怒鳴る
shout
→ Shout at a child in a loud voice.
にらむ
glare at
→ Glare at the opponent in anger.
見つめる
stare
→ Stare fixedly into her eyes.
見上げる
look up
→ Look up at the stars in the night sky.
見下ろす
look down
→ Look down at the town from the top of the mountain.
ほほ笑む
smile
→ My mother in the photo was smiling.
手・足・脚を使う
use hands and legs
→ Exercises that use the muscles of the whole body, hands, and legs.
掻く
scratch
→ Scratch the itchy spot where a bug bit me.
抱える
hold; carry
→ Carry a large box with both hands.
包む
wrap
→ Wrap a present in nice paper.
殴る
hit
→ Hit the opponent in a fight.
つまずく
stumble
→ I stumbled over a stone and almost fell.
形を変える
change shape
→ Change the shape of the clay.
曲げる
bend
→ Bend the wire.
破る
tear
→ Tear up and throw away unnecessary documents.
膨らます
inflate
→ Inflate a balloon.
くっつける
attach
→ Attach the broken plate with glue.
ねじる
twist
→ Twist the wet towel to wring it out.
物を動かす
move objects
→ Move heavy objects for cleaning.
埋める
bury
→ Bury kitchen waste in the garden.
加える
add
→ Add salt to the soup.
散らかす
make a mess
→ Children make a mess with their toys.
積む
pile up
→ Pile the boxes up high.
詰める
pack; stuff
→ Pack luggage into the bag.
鳴らす
ring; sound; make a noise
→ Ring the bicycle bell.
除く
remove
→ Remove unnecessary items.
はがす
peel off
→ Peel off the poster on the wall.
はさむ
夹; pinch
→ My finger got pinched in the door.
ひっくり返す
turn over
→ Turn the meat over.
ひねる
twist
→ Twist the faucet to let water out.
ふさぐ
block; cover
→ Cover ears with both hands.
ぶつける
hit; bump into
→ Bump my head against the wall.
ぶら下げる
hang; suspend
→ Hang a light from the ceiling.
振る
wave; shake
→ Wave my hand to a friend.
混ぜる
mix; stir
→ Stir the coffee with a spoon.
真似る
imitate
→ Imitate the teacher's pronunciation.