Japanese symbol for “handshake”
握手
あくしゅ
Romaji: akushu
handshake
In Japanese, handshake is 握手, read あくしゅ (akushu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs handshake
- n, vi, vs reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “handshake”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| シェークハンド | シェークハンド sheekuhando | shaking hands; handshake |
| ハンドシェーク | ハンドシェーク handosheeku | handshake |
| ハンドシェイク | ハンドシェイク handosheiku | handshake |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 把握 | はあく haaku | grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control |
| 握る | にぎる nigiru | to clasp; to grasp; to grip |
| 握り | にぎり nigiri | grasping; gripping; grasp |
| 掌握 | しょうあく shouaku | grasping; seizing; holding |
| 握力 | あくりょく akuryoku | grip (of hand); grip strength |
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
| 手段 | しゅだん shudan | means; way; method |
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.