expression, godan verb (-u)
hold hands; join hands
Physical act of two or more people holding each other's hands.
恋人たちが手を取り合って歩いている。
The lovers are walking hand in hand.
子どもたちは輪になって手を取り
The children joined hands in a circle.
expression, godan verb (-u)
go arm in arm; do together
Figurative extension: doing something together in close cooperation, often with a sense of unity.
彼らは手を取り合って難局を乗り越えた。
They overcame the crisis by working together closely.
expression, godan verb (-u)
join forces; cooperate; link hands
Emphasizes collaboration or alliance, often for a common goal.
両社は手を取り合って新製品を開発した。
The two companies joined forces to develop a new product.