手を打つ

Reading

Kana: てをうつ
Romaji: tewoutsu
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Definitions

exp
v5t
1

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated)

2

to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain

3

to clap one's hands together

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: ダ、 ダアス、 う.つ、 う.ち-、 ぶ.つ
Meanings: strike, hit, knock, pound, dozen

Example Sentences

(わたし)はぽんと()()った。
➥I clapped my hands.
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(なに)()()っておくべきだった。
➥I should have done something.
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この問題(もんだい)早急(そうきゅう)()()必要(ひつよう)がある。
➥Something must be done immediately to deal with this problem.
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(わたし)(かれ)質問(しつもん)先手(せんて)()った。
➥I anticipated his question.
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ケーキ(いち)()()()ってあげるよ。
➥I'll do it for a cake.
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事態(じたい)悪化(あっか)しないように即座(そくざ)()()った。
➥We took action immediately so that things wouldn't get worse.
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