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Japanese

たいこばんをおす
Meaning: to vouch for; to give something a firm stamp of approval
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 太鼓判を押す 太鼓判を押さない
Polite 太鼓判を押します 太鼓判を押しません
Past 太鼓判を押した 太鼓判を押さなかった
Polite + Past 太鼓判を押しました 太鼓判を押しませんでした
Te-form 太鼓判を押して 太鼓判を押さなくて
Potential 太鼓判を押せる 太鼓判を押せない
Passive 太鼓判を押される 太鼓判を押されない
Causative 太鼓判を押させる 太鼓判を押させない
Imperative 太鼓判を押せ 太鼓判を押すな

Example

専門家が太鼓判を押すほど、この店の包丁は切れ味がいい。
The knives at this shop are so sharp that an expert personally vouches for them.

Usage Notes

This idiom expresses strong confidence in a person, product, or plan. It often suggests that the speaker’s approval carries authority.

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