握手 — meaning in English

English meaning

• handshake noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

Senses

握手 is used for these senses in English:

• handshake The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
• shake (intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
• shake hands To grasp another person's hands as an expression of greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.

handshake — full definition

1. noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
2. noun In computing, an exchange of signals between devices when a connection is established.

shake — full definition

1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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