No. 2,140 in Japanese
手打ち
"Handmade" or "handcrafted," typically referring to noodles or similar items.
In a sentence
彼は素晴らしい手打ち蕎麦を作ります。
He makes excellent handmade soba noodles.
Here, '手打ち' refers to the handmade preparation of soba noodles, emphasizing the craftsmanship involved in making them by hand.
手打ちの契約が成立しました。
An informal agreement was reached.
In this sentence, '手打ち' refers to an informal or verbal agreement, often settled through mutual consent without formal documentation.
手打ちを宣言して争いを止めた。
They declared a truce and ended the conflict.
Here, '手打ち' signifies declaring a truce or reconciliation, metaphorically referring to striking hands to symbolize the end of a dispute.
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