English–Japanese

“hold out” in Japanese

Japanese

Also差し伸べる (sashinoberu)

Pronunciation

Romajisashidasu

Example

手を差し出します。te o sa shi da shi ma su

I hold out my hand.

Illustration for 差し出す (hold out)

How to say “hold out” in Japanese

“Hold out” in Japanese is 差し出す (sashidasu).

Expresses extending a hand or object toward someone so it can be seen, taken, or accepted.

Full entry for 差し出す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 差し出す

彼は受付で身分証を差し出しました。kare wa uke tsuke de mi bun shō o sa shi da shi ma shi ta

He handed over his identification at the reception desk.

Tips for using 差し出す

  • In everyday conversation, 差し出す (sashidasu) often appears when a person presents an ID, ticket, or document at a reception desk.

Other Japanese words for “hold out”

彼女は転んだ子どもに手を差し伸べます。kano jo wa koro n da ko do mo ni te o sa shi no be ma su

She holds out her hand to the child who fell.

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