This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

太鼓判を押す。

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太鼓判 押す

English Translation

He gave me his stamp of approval.

Furigana

太鼓判(たいこばん)()す。

Romanji

Taikoban o osu.

Words

太鼓判 (たいこばん)
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
押す (おす)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf); to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influence; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress; to push (events along); to advance (a plan); to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to force; to make sure; to be pressed for time; to advance troops; to attack; (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る
Meanings: plump, thick, big around
Readings: コ、 つづみ
Meanings: drum, beat, rouse, muster
Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal
Readings: オウ、 お.す、 お.し-、 お.っ-、 お.さえる、 おさ.える
Meanings: push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of