相あい槌づちを打うつ

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: 相づち (あいづち)

• 彼かれの話はなしに相あい槌づちを打うちながら聞きいていた。

  I listened to his story while giving verbal nods.

• 日本にほん人じんはよく会かい話わ中ちゅうにあいづちを打うつ。

  Japanese people often use back-channeling during conversation.