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“Tapping on the shoulder” in Japanese

Short answer
肩たたき katatataki かたたたき

Tapping on the shoulder in Japanese is “肩たたき” (katatataki). Full meaning: pounding lightly on the shoulders (to relieve stiffness), shoulder massage, massage stick for pounding the shoulders; tapping on the shoulder (as a hint to resign), urging someone to resign, pressuring someone to resign.

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