“To take measures” in Japanese
Short answer
To take measures in Japanese is “手を打つ” (tewoutsu). Full meaning: to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.), to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together.
Other ways to say “To take measures” in Japanese
策を施す
sakuwohodokosu to take measures
策を講ずる
sakuwokouzuru to take (adopt) measures
対策を講じる
taisakuwokoujiru to take measures (against), to take steps
手段を講じる
shudanwokoujiru to take measures, to take steps
措置を講ずる
sochiwokouzuru to take measures, to take steps, to take action, to make a move
措置を講じる
sochiwokoujiru to take measures, to take steps, to take action, to make a move
手を回す
tewomawasu to use one's influence, to pull strings, to take measures, to make the necessary preparations
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