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Kotomora

首くびをひねる

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Meanings

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expression, godan verb (-ru)

to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in thought; to think hard

Describes the physical gesture of tilting one's head when puzzled or deep in thought, often implying mental effort or confusion. Can be used literally or figuratively.