English–Japanese
“hand over” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitewatasu
Example
係員にチケットを手渡します。kakari in ni chi ke tto o te wata shi ma su
I hand the ticket to the staff member.
How to say “hand over” in Japanese
“Hand over” in Japanese is 手渡す (tewatasu).
Highlights the moment an item reaches another person through direct contact between the giver and the receiver.
Example sentences with 手渡す
卒業式で校長が卒業生に証書を手渡します。sotsu gyō shiki de kō chō ga sotsu gyō sei ni shō sho o te wata shi ma su
At the graduation ceremony, the principal hands certificates to the graduates.
Tips for using 手渡す
- In Japanese notices and workplace speech, 手渡す (tewatasu) often specifies that a document or ticket is given directly rather than left somewhere or transferred electronically.