手を打つ、手を拍つ
てをうつ
tewoutsu
JMdict entry #2200440
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'tsu' ending idiomatic expression to take (preventive) measures
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'tsu' ending idiomatic expression to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'tsu' ending to clap one's hands together
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼が何か言いかけたが先手を打ってやった。
kare ga nan ka iikake ta ga sente wo uxtsu te yaxtsu ta 。
He started to say something, but I beat him to it.
敵が攻撃しそうなところに先回りして手を打っておいた。
teki ga kougeki shi sou na tokoro ni sakimawari shi te te wo uxtsu te oi ta 。
We anticipated where the enemy would attack.
早急に彼らの釈放に手をうっていただきます。
sakkyuu ni kare ra no shakuhou ni te wo uxtsu te itadaki masu 。
You must take action for their release quickly.
事態が悪化しないように即座に手を打った。
jitai ga akka shi nai you ni sokuza ni te wo uxtsu ta 。
We took action immediately so that things wouldn't get worse.
私は彼の質問の先手を打った。
watakushi ha kare no shitsumon no sente wo uxtsu ta 。
I anticipated his question.
私はぽんと手を打った。
watakushi ha pon to te wo uxtsu ta 。
I clapped my hands.