godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes something long and flexible bending or fluttering in the wind or current, such as grass, hair, or a flag.
風で草がなびいている。
The grass is bending in the wind.
Her long hair fluttered in the wind.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
yield to; be swayed by; bow to
Metaphorical use: a person or group gives in to pressure, persuasion, or a stronger force. Often used with に.
彼は彼女の説得になびいた。
He yielded to her persuasion.
世論になびく政治家は多い。
Many politicians are swayed by public opinion.