Meaning

Primary

Handshake

Alternative

Shaking Hands

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A grip with your hand (onto another hand) is a handshake.

Reading

あくしゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. With 手 just think back to other vocab words that use the on'yomi reading.

Context

Context Sentences

CDを買うと、オマケで握手券が二枚ついてきた。

I bought a CD that came with two handshake tickets as a bonus. (Handshake tickets are similar to meet and greet tickets.)

Kanji Composition