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手を合わせる

てをあわせる

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てをあわせる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v1to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together
  2. 2.
    exp, v1to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

Kanji breakdown

手
N24 strokesGrade 1
合
N36 strokesGrade 2

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手を合わせるてをあわせる

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody

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