Japanese phrase
両手で___するのが作法です。 ryō te de ___ su ru no ga sa hō de su
Meaning
It is customary to ___ with both hands.
When to use it
Marks an action as proper when both hands are used. It often appears in formal exchanges and conveys respect.
Example dialogue
名刺は片手でいいですか？ mei shi wa kata te de i i de su ka
Is it okay to hand over a business card with one hand?
名刺は両手でお渡しするのが作法です。 mei shi wa ryō te de o wata shi su ru no ga sa hō de su
A business card is customarily presented with both hands.