un-un
The sound of repeatedly agreeing while listening. Indicates active listening and empathy in Japanese conversation.
💡Listening to a friend's troubles — 'She kept saying un-un while nodding.'
話を聞きながら、うんうんとうなずいた。
I nodded un-un while listening to the story.
She listened carefully, saying ___ and nodding along.
彼女は○○とうなずきながら聞いていた。