How to Say ‘Take your hand’ in Japanese
君の手を取る
きみのてをとる
💬 Usage Tip: [取る] (toru) means 'to take'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Holding hands is seen as an intimate gesture in Japanese culture, often signifying trust and support.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
君きみ
[kimi]
you
Second person pronoun, informal.
君が好きだ。
I like you.
のの
[no]
of
Shows possession or connection.
君の家。
Your house.
手て
[te]
hand
Refers to the body part or human hand.
手を振る。
Wave a hand.
をを
[o]
object marker
Marks the target of action.
本を読む。
Read a book.
取るとる
[toru]
take
To grasp or hold with the hand.
ペンを取る。
Take a pen.
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