expression, godan verb (-ru)
shake one's head; shake one's head in denial
Used when someone shakes their head to indicate refusal, denial, or disagreement. Often interchangeable with 首を振る, but 頭を振る can also refer to a more vigorous or emphatic head shake.
See also: 首を振る
彼は何も言わずに頭を振った。
He shook his head without saying anything.
誘われたが、彼女はかぶりを振って断った。
She was invited, but she shook her head and declined.