握手
あくしゅ
akushu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
握手 (あくしゅ (akushu)) means "Handshake". The reading is あくしゅ (akushu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Handshake
Also : cooperation · joining hands · reconciliation
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Example Sentences
長い対立の後、二人は握手して和解した。
ながいたいりつのあと、ふたりはあくしゅしてわかいした。
After a long conflict, the two shook hands and reconciled.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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