Meaning

Primary

Handshake

Alternative

Shaking Hands

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A grip with your hand (onto another hand) is a handshake.

Reading

あくしゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. With just think back to other vocab words that use the on'yomi reading.

Context

Context Sentences

CDを買うと、オマケで握手券が二枚ついてきた。

I bought a CD that came with two handshake tickets as a bonus. (Handshake tickets are similar to meet and greet tickets.)

Kanji Composition