Meaning of 手を打つ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手を打つ
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Kana Readingてをうつ
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Romajitewōtsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `tsu` ending
- Meaning
- to take measures (in face of events being anticipated)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to clap one's hands together
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Example Sentences
手を打つ, てをうつ used in context
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I'll do it for a cake.
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You must take action for their early release.
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We anticipated where the enemy would attack.
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You must take action for their release quickly.
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We took action immediately so that things wouldn't get worse.
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私はぽんと手を打った。
I clapped my hands.
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