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手を出す

てをだす

Readings

てをだす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v5sto reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm
  2. 2.
    exp, v5sto get involved in; to embark on; to try one's hand at; to turn one's hand to
  3. 3.
    exp, v5sto start a fight; to get physical with; to make a move in violence; to lay hands on
  4. 4.
    exp, v5sto take; to steal
  5. 5.
    exp, v5sto make a pass at; to make a move on; to hit on; to lay hands on

Kanji breakdown

N24 strokesGrade 1
N25 strokesGrade 1

Example sentences

窓から手を出さないで。

Don't stick your hand out of the window.

あらゆる職業に手を出す者は何の熟練工にもなれない。

Jack of all trades is master of none.

だが、組み手で手を出さないのは優しさではない!!

However not attacking your partner in sparring is not a kindness!

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Context: 手を出す (てをだす)

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手を出すてをだす

to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

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