Japanese Body Language « Baka Gaijin!

Money

By gaijinjoe, on September 15th, 2010%

Make an ‘ok sign’. This means ‘money’ in Japan.

By gaijinjoe, on September 13th, 2010%

Wave your hand back and forth in front of your face. This gesture means 'no' in Japan.

By gaijinjoe, on September 13th, 2010%

Hold out your pinkie finger. This means girl or woman in Japan.

By gaijinjoe, on September 10th, 2010%

The classic ‘thumbs up’ sign means man, boy, or male in Japan.

By gaijinjoe, on September 8th, 2010%

Point at your nose with your index finger. This means ‘me’ in Japan.

By gaijinjoe, on September 6th, 2010%

Gesture at the other person with and open hand, palm facing upward.

By gaijinjoe, on September 3rd, 2010%

Extend your arm and wave your hand at the wrist. This isn’t good-bye, it means ‘come here’ in Japan.