expression, godan verb (-tsu)
give verbal nods; use back-channeling; throw in interjections to show attention
Refers to the culturally significant practice of inserting short responses (like はい, ええ, そうですか) during conversation to signal active listening and engagement.
See also: 相槌 (あいづち)
彼の話に相槌を打ちながら聞いていた。
I listened to his story while giving verbal nods.
日本人はよく会話中にあいづちを打つ。
Japanese people often use back-channeling during conversation.