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手を引く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を引く.
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Entry
1
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of
Examples
会社はそのプロジェクトから手をひいた。
The company withdrew from the project.
2
to lead by the hand
Examples
母親は子供の手を引いている。
The mother is leading her child by the hand.
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