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あいづち 相槌
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Noun
1. aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention​
Noun
2. two smiths hammering at an object in turn​See also 向こう鎚
Wikipedia definition
3. Aizuchi​Aizuchi is the Japanese term for frequent interjections during a conversation that indicate the listener is paying attention and understanding the speaker. In linguistic terms, these are a form of phatic expression. Aizuchi are considered reassuring to the speaker, indicating that the listener is active and involved in the discussion.
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Other forms
相づち 【あいづち】、相鎚 【あいづち】
Notes
相鎚: Rarely-used kanji form.

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