noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
shoulder massage; pounding on the shoulders
Refers to the act of lightly pounding or massaging someone's shoulders, often to relieve stiffness. Can also refer to a massage stick used for this purpose.
父に肩たたきをしてあげた。
I gave my father a shoulder massage.
肩たたきをすると気持ちいい。
It feels good to have your shoulders pounded lightly.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
tapping on the shoulder; urging to resign
Figurative use: a hint or pressure for someone to resign, as if tapping them on the shoulder. Common in business contexts.
上司から肩たたきにあって、退職を考えている。
I was urged to resign by my boss and am considering leaving the company.
肩たたきをされる前に、自分から辞表を出した。
Before being pressured to resign, I handed in my resignation myself.