太鼓判

たいこばん

Meanings

1. Noun large seal; large stamp
2. seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement

Kanji

• 太 thick. Read as タイ.
• 鼓 drum
• 判 judge. Read as ハン.

Example sentences

• 太鼓判を押してくれた。
  He gave me his stamp of approval.
• 飛田課長が、太鼓判を押した企画書ならクライアントも一発ＯＫだろう。
  When Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.

Common phrases

• 太鼓判を押す (たいこばんをおす) to give the stamp of approval

Words containing 太鼓判

• 太鼓判を押す (たいこばんをおす) to give the stamp of approval

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