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てをうつ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
Idiomatic
1. to take (preventive) measures
I want to take measures before that happens.
2. to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain
Alright, let's strike a deal on that.
3. to clap one's hands together
occ. 手を拍つ
The sound of a loud clap was heard, and the performance was interrupted.
Alt. forms
手てを打うつ
98%
手てを拍うつ
1%
てをうつ
Conjugations...Used in: 6
Composed of
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
Examples (12 in total)
All right, let's settle on ten thousand yen.
What measures should we take?
Alright, let's strike a deal on that.
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