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平手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 平手.
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Entry
1
palm; open hand
Examples
昔は、悪いことをすると、学校の先生から平手をくらったり拳固をもらうことが当たり前だった。
In the past it was perfectly normal to get the back of a teacher's hand or fist as punishment.
2
Shogi
playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
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