Meaning of 握手 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
握手JLPT 3
-
Kana Readingあくしゅ
-
Romajiakushu
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- handshake
-
Example Sentences
握手, あくしゅ used in context
-
The gentle-looking old man got up and gave his hand to me.
-
She gave me her hand to shake.
-
She was proud that she had shaken hands with the President of the U.S.
-
They parted with a firm handshake.
-
They shook hands with each other.
-
They shake hands instead of bowing.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal