English–Japanese
“handshake” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiakushu
Example
二人は会ってすぐに握手をしました。futa ri wa a tte su gu ni aku shu o shi ma shi ta
The two people shook hands as soon as they met.
How to say “handshake” in Japanese
“Handshake” in Japanese is 握手 (akushu).
Describes two people briefly clasping and moving their hands to mark a social connection or agreement.
Example sentences with 握手
緊張しましたが、相手の目を見て握手をしました。kin chō shi ma shi ta ga ai te no me o mi te aku shu o shi ma shi ta
I was nervous, but I looked the other person in the eye and shook hands.
Tips for using 握手
- In English, a handshake deal is an informal agreement made without a written contract, extending the word beyond the physical greeting.