握手 (B1)
English: Handshake
カタカナ: ハンドシェイク
IPA: /ˈhændʃeɪk/
Definition
A physical gesture where two people grasp each other's right hand, often moving them up and down, to signify a greeting, a farewell, or the conclusion of an agreement.
意味: 挨拶や別れ、あるいは合意の成立を示すために、二人が右手を取り合い、上下に動かす身体的なジェスチャー。
Examples / 例文
They met with a warm handshake and a smile. — 彼らは温かい握手と笑顔で挨拶を交わした。
The handshake was a sign of trust and mutual respect. — その握手は信頼と相互尊重の証だった。
He offered a firm handshake to his new colleague. — 彼は新しい同僚にしっかりと力強い握手を求めた。
握手 in English
English translations of 握手 (handshake):
How to Use Handshake
- shake hands (phrasal verb)
- To greet someone by grasping their hand. — "They shook hands to seal the deal."
- offer a handshake (collocation)
- To extend one's hand to greet or make an agreement. — "He offered a handshake as a gesture of goodwill."
See "Handshake" in the English dictionary
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