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to hang one's head
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Also written as 俯く

Definitions

  1. 1. to hang one's head
  2. 2. to look down
Describes the action of hanging one's head downward, looking at the ground, often out of shame, sadness, or deep thought. It is a verb used to depict body language in both literature and everyday speech. You might use it to describe someone who bowed their head after being scolded.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you walk around with your head down like that, you're going to hurt yourself.

Sentence 2

I thought "what am I even doing" and hung my head.

Sentence 3

He said "don't look at me" and hung his head — such a child.

Sentence 4

Those who heard the news reportedly couldn't help but hang their heads.

Sentence 5

I clenched my fists under the desk and endured it, head bowed.