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手を打つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を打つ.
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Entry
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.
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