Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “太鼓判を押す”

太鼓判を押す

たいこばんをおす

to give the stamp of approval

Example sentence

When Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

太

On: たい;た
Kun: ふと.い;ふと.る
Stroke count: 4

・plump

・thick

・big around

鼓

On: こ
Kun: つづみ
Stroke count: 13

・drum

・beat

・rouse

・muster

判

On: はん;ばん
Kun: わか.る
Stroke count: 7

・judgement

・signature

・stamp

・seal

押

On: おう
Kun: お.す;お.し-;お.っ-;お.さえる;おさ.える
Stroke count: 8

・push

・stop

・check

・subdue

・attach

・seize

・weight

・shove

・press

・seal

・do in spite of