合いの手を打つ あいのてをうつ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt (incorrect variant of 合いの手を入れる) See also: 合いの手を入れる (あいのてをいれる). Kanji 合 fit. Read as あい. 手 hand 打 hit. Read as うつ. Word lists Colloquial Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists