“To join forces” in Japanese
Short answer
To join forces in Japanese is “手を握る” (tewonigiru). Full meaning: to join forces (with), to ally oneself (with).
Other ways to say “To join forces” in Japanese
力を合わせる
chikarawoawaseru to join forces, to cooperate
手を結ぶ
tewomusubu to join hands, to join forces, to work in cooperation, to link up, to partner with
手を組む
tewokumu to join hands together; to join forces, to collaborate
手を取り合う
tewotoriau to hold hands, to join hands; to do together, to go arm in arm; to join forces, to link hands, to cooperate
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