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What does 握手 (あくしゅ, akushu) mean?

握手 (あくしゅ, akushu) means handshake.

Quick facts
Readingあくしゅ
Romajiakushu
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あくしゅ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonakushu

handshake

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive handshake
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation

Example sentences

  • The two of them shook hands with smiles.

  • I'm happy I got to shake hands with an athlete.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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