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ふんふん

fun-fun

Hmm-hmm / listening intently

Soft humming sounds while listening or thinking. Shows engagement in a conversation without interrupting.

💡Listening to a colleague's idea — 'She went fun-fun, nodding along thoughtfully.'

Example

ふんふんとうなずきながら聞いている。

She's listening while going fun-fun and nodding.

Quiz yourself

The doctor listened ___ as I described my symptoms.

医者は○○とうなずきながら症状を聞いていた。

listeninghummingthinkingengagedthoughtful
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