手を打つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を打つ
1
Idiomatic expression
to take (preventive) measures
Examples
この問題は早急に手を打つ必要がある。
Something must be done immediately to deal with this problem.
2
Idiomatic expression
to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain
Examples
ケーキ一個で手を打ってあげるよ。
I'll do it for a cake.
3
to clap one's hands together
Examples
私はぽんと手を打った。
I clapped my hands.
Kanji in this Word
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
打
5 strokes
Frequency: 239
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
strike
hit
knock
pound
dozen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダ
ダース
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
う.ち-
ぶ.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うち
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