て 手をつく Show inflections LinksSentence search for 手をつくSentence search for てをつくSentence search for 手を突くKanji details for 手Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with ku ending1. to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)Other forms手を突く 【てをつく】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.