Meaning of 手を出す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手を出す
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Kana Readingてをだす
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Romajitewodasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to get involved in; to make a move on
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to start a fight; to make a move in violence
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Example Sentences
手を出す, てをだす used in context
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ああでも安心してくれ。オレ、ノンケのコには手を出さないから。
Oh, but don't worry. I don't put the moves on straight guys.
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However not attacking your partner in sparring is not a kindness!
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If you mess with drugs, you're asking for trouble.
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彼女に手をだすな。
You stay away from her.
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He yielded to temptation and took drugs.
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He lost the greater part of his fortune in speculation.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
exit, leave, go out, come out, put out, protrude
On: シュツ, スイ
Kun: で.る, -で, だ.す, -だ.す, い.でる, い.だす
5 strokes
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