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尻をたたく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尻をたたく.
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1
Idiomatic expression
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action
Examples
佐藤さんは息子の尻をたたいて勉強させた。
Mrs. Sato pushed her son to study hard.
2
to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom; to beat someone's backside
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