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手を合わせる 【てをあわせる】

  1. [exp,v1] to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together
  2. [exp,v1] to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
手 Hand シュ, ズ て, て-, -て, た-
合 Fit, Suit, Join, 0.1 ゴウ, ガッ, カッ あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる