First, I will show you the gesture, next I will give you three choices and you guess the correct meaning.

Lesson 1, understanding Japanese body language and gestures. Ready? Here is the gesture.

One more time.

Is the meaning? A) Thank you B) I am sorry C) No way

The answer is B, "I am sorry". This gesture means I am sorry and also means "please do me a favor". And it is usually used by women.

ごめん！ (Gomen!) When doing this gesture, we often say ごめん！ (Gomen!) which means "I am sorry"

or おねがい！ (Onegai!) often say おねがい！ (Onegai!) which means "please".

Do you know the meaning of this gesture? Find out in the next lesson.