Japanese Word · Intermediate
手を合わせる
to compete with
Pronunciation: say 手を合わせる
Meaning
to compete with
Example
仏壇に手を合わせる
to put one's hands together before the family altar
Practice tips
- Practice 手を合わせる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.