gesture; gesticulation; body language
Refers to movements of the body, especially hands and arms, used to express meaning or emotion. Often used in the phrase 身振り手振り (gestures and hand movements).
He likes to talk with gestures.
Even if you don't share a language, you can somehow communicate through gestures.
He indicated the direction with a gesture.
She spoke enthusiastically, using gestures as she talked.
He expressed his joy with a big gesture.