Word details

手を回す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を回す.

Dictionary

Entry

手を回す手をまわすてをまわすExpressionGodan verbFreq #6567
1

to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations

Examples
裏から手を回してくれるよ。
He can pull strings for you.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences

6 strokesFrequency 50JLPT N3Grade 2

On

カイ

Kun

まわ.る-まわ.る-まわ.りまわ.す-まわ.すまわ.し--まわ.しもとお.るか.える

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