Word details

手を合わせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を合わせる.

Dictionary

Entry

手を合わせるてをあわせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #7371
1

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together

2

Idiomatic expression

to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

fit, suit, join, 0.1

6 strokesFrequency 41JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゴウガッカッ

Kun

あ.う-あ.うあ.いあい--あ.い-あいあ.わすあ.わせる-あ.わせる

Nanori

あうあんこうごおわい

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