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1. high fiveWasei, word made in Japan, From English “high touch”. Wasei (word made in Japan)
Wikipedia definition
2. High fiveThe high five is a celebratory hand gesture that occurs when two people simultaneously raise one hand, about head high, and push, slide or slap the flat of their palm and hand against the palm and flat hand of their partner. The gesture is often preceded verbally by the phrase "Give me five" or "High five". There are many origin stories of the high five, but the two best documented candidates are Glenn Burke of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team on Oct.
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ハイ・タッチ

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