合いの手

あいのて

Also written 間の手, 相の手

Meanings

1. Noun interlude (in traditional Japanese music)
2. chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance)
3. interjection

Kanji

• 合 fit. Read as あい.
• 手 hand. Read as て.

Common phrases

• 合いの手を入れる (あいのてをいれる) to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.

Words containing 合いの手

• 合いの手を入れる (あいのてをいれる) to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.
• 合いの手を打つ (あいのてをうつ) to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.

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