Word details
手を差し伸べる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を差し伸べる.
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Idiomatic expression
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
Examples
そのわかい男が手を差し伸べたのでわたしはそれを握った。
The young man put out his hand and I shook it.
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