Meanings
Noun
1. hand; arm
occ. pronounced た when a prefix
2. forepaw; foreleg
3. handle
4. hand; worker; help
5. trouble; care; effort
6. means; way; trick; move; technique; workmanship
7. hand; handwriting
8. kind; type; sort
9. one's hands; one's possession
10. ability to cope
11. hand (of cards)
12. direction
Counter
Noun
Suffix
13. move (in go, shogi, etc.)
Kanji used
hand
Pitch accent
Top 200
Used in vocabulary (623 in total)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
both hands; both arms; ten
to obtain; to procure
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to wave one's hand
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
palm (of one's hand)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to hand over; to surrender
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to take someone's hand
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
time; labour; labor
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to lend a hand; to help
palm (of one's hand)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
manner of using one's hands
to join hands (with)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
being too late; losing one's final chance
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
back of the hand
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
handrail; railing; banister
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
one's way; one's path
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to join hands (with)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
to put one's hand on; to touch
to cut corners; to be shoddy
handcuffs; manacles
young person
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
short; brief
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
game; contest; bout
fumbling; groping
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
two groups; two bands
means; method
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
handle; grip; knob
present (brought by a visitor); gift
karate; empty handed
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
empty-handed
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
copybook; model; pattern
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
violent; rough
one's troops
hand grenade; grenade
one's subordinate
with one's own hands
lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
that kind; competition; match
hand-mirror
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
mistake; blunder; slipup
(hand) towel
to be free; to be available
to be free; to be available
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
helping hand; help; support; aid
to dirty one's hands
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
to try all possible means
in person; personally; (do) oneself
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
to obtain; to procure
forearm
doer; performer; protagonist (in noh or kyogen); hero; speculator (in trading)
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
hatchet; adze; adz
severe; hard
wound suffered in a fight
washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands; restroom; lavatory; hand-washing (laundry, etc.)
means; method
manner of using one's hands
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
to be manageable; to be able to handle
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
passenger; rider; good rider
sales clerk
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
to cause a person trouble
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
handcuffs
finger; hands and fingers; hands
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
hand luggage; hand baggage
feminine handwriting; woman's hand
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
place near the mountains; hilly section of a city (e.g. Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama)
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
one's dominant hand
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
handwork; handcraft; manual labor; manual labour; working with one's hands
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
violent; rough
offense; offence; method of attack
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to tame; to win over
to cut off (a relationship)
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
severe; harsh
manual labor; manual labour; manual procedures
each (carrying)
cotton gloves; working gloves
personal delivery
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
pail; bucket
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
holding something on one's palm or hand (esp. small animal or bird)
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
severe; harsh
oversight; omission
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
handrail; railing; banister
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
untouched; unused; intact
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
palm reading
narrator; storyteller; reciter
hilly section of a city (usu. residential); Yamanote (hilly residential section of western Tokyo, incl. Yotsuya, Aoyama, Koishikawa, Hongo, Ichigaya, Akasaka, Azabu and surrounds); place near the mountains
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
handbag; purse
move (in shogi, chess, etc.)
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
portable candlestick
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
spear hand
that kind; competition; match
both hands
fumbling; groping
palm sweat
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
lax; lenient; slow
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
slapping the opponent with the open hand
(referring to a person) receiver; receiving side; viewer; listener
short spear; javelin
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
plan; arrangements
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
dirty hands; grimy hands
dirty hands; grimy hands
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
having sticky fingers; compulsive thievery; habitual movement of one's hands; marks from being handled often
(yarn) count; nth place (in a race); nth position (in a starting lineup); nth rank (in a battle formation); castle guard; second-place horse
(a place) within one's reach
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
to put on (clothing, esp. new)
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
oversight; omission; mistake
seller; vendor
handling; manipulation
to be a quick worker; to be fast in forming relationships with women; to be quick to resort to violence
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
repetition of position (in chess, shogi, etc.); repetition draw
receiver; recipient
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
traditional Japanese handball game
outset; start; beginning
after tax income; net income
pushing by hand; hand gilding
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
claimant; caretaker
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
Iwate (prefecture)
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
finger marks; dirt from the hands
recipient; receiver; skilled practitioner (of judo, sumo, etc.); person who picks up the cards (in karuta games)
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
to fall for a trick; to be taken in; to play into the hands (of)
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
gesture; sign; hand signal
feel; touch
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
used article; worn-out article; veteran; old-timer; long-established (way, method, etc.); old
gesture; sign; hand signal
water for washing or moistening one's hands
beckoning
speaker; one who is skilled at speaking
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
area for washing one's hands and face; washroom; bathroom; toilet
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
using one's arm for a pillow
being too late; losing one's final chance
hand-tailored; hand-sewn
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
skill; dexterity; master hand
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; apt move (in a go or shogi game); standard method
present (brought by a visitor); gift
scoring combination in one's dealt hand (i.e. at the start of a game); meld in a starting hand
overarm stroke (type of traditional Japanese swimming style)
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
a sealed move
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
to be busy; to be tied up doing something
helper; assistant; help
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
plaything; playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
receiver; recipient
admirer; inducer
one's own thing; thing held in one's hand(s); one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
attacking army
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
severing of connections or relations
nimble; quick; agile
both hands
backscratcher
borrower; debtor; tenant
two groups; two bands
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
chicken wing
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
knob; handle; catch; patron
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
glove; mitten; mitt
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
table salt; small plate
box for holding papers or stationery
deposit; earnest money
long-armed; kleptomania(c)
to be manageable; to be able to handle
hand; hands
fast working; fast in forming relationships with women; quick to resort to violence
throwing with the hand
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
to cause a person trouble
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
humble position; inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
rape; violation
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
rough hands; red hands
to resort to other means
to be free; to be available
the wrong hands; hands of evil
traditional Japanese handball game
handling; manipulation
assistant engineer; (telegraph) operator
handbasket
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
connections; contacts; influence
by hook or by crook; by all possible means
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
hanger (e.g. for mosquito net); hanging strap; fisherman; angler; lifting hand (judo)
all over; given in; given up hope; bring to knees
overhand grip
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
being too late; losing one's final chance
handcuffs
lax; lenient; slow
one's turn (esp. in go, shogi, etc.)
to break off with (e.g. one's lover); to be sharp enough to cut one's skin (of a new banknote, etc.)
being dealt a bad hand (in mahjong, card games, etc.); poor (handwriting); unscrupulous
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
performer or player (of an instrument)
miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip
bound hands and arms
(a place) within one's reach
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
by hook or by crook; by all possible means
(arch.) seal; (arch.) stamp; depressing the string of a zither with one's left hand; (in archery) left hand; obstinacy; stubbornness
preparing one's own lunch; bringing one's own lunch; paying for one's own lunch; working without pay; volunteer work
way to do (something)
talented wrestler; good at manipulating (others); crafty person
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
tiles in a player's hand
front lines; vanguard
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
handcraft; handwork; hand throwing technique (judo)
shorthanded; understaffed
handwoven; handspun; weaving by hand
accordion; melodeon; concertina
hand grenade; grenade
one's own thing; thing held in one's hand(s); one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
rolling by hand (e.g. sushi roll, cigarette); winding by hand (e.g. watch); hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped); windup watch; mechanical watch
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
traditional Japanese handball game
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
handwoven; handspun; weaving by hand
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
camera shake
to have a trade; to have a vocation
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
doing nothing; folding one's arms
recipient; receiver; skilled practitioner (of judo, sumo, etc.); person who picks up the cards (in karuta games)
becoming worn or soiled with handling; being old-fashioned
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
narrow; small; cramped
slipping one's hand beneath the opponent's arm and latching on to the underside of his belt
breadwinner; hard worker
manual piecework done at home
both hands
wet hands
"dancing" with hands and arms from a seated position; dancing empty-handed
to have one's hands tied behind one; to be arrested
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
mid-season crops; mid-season rice; mid-season vegetables; metacarpus
small brazier; hand-warmer
short gaff; hand gaff; hook on a wooden handle
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
section of road that is curved on purpose as a defensive measure
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
finger marks; dirt from the hands
skill; mastery
home-baked; homemade
one's own effort; doing single-handedly; a game (of go, shogi, etc.); a match; a dance; a (musical) composition
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
clearing of accounts; evening-up of accounts; liquidation
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
finger-banging (manual stimulation of female genital organs); fingering
one who furnishes the money
palm (of one's hand)
to tame; to win over
camera shake
handle; mistress; kept woman; concubine
nimble; agile; quick; smart
diversion; pastime
someone who is going
someone who is going
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
hanger (e.g. for mosquito net); hanging strap; fisherman; angler
clearing of accounts; evening-up of accounts; liquidation
pressing; urging
hand-pulling (noodles)
practice; practising; exercise; training
heavy drinker
to be free; to be available
hand touch down
a coupler; a splice; a successor; an heir
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; basic melody (esp. on koto and shamisen); proper move (in go, shogi, etc.); appropriate move; expert
right-angled bend
both hands
handcraft; handwork; hand throwing technique (judo)
to be betrayed by a trusted follower
eloquence; cleverness in speaking
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
hand; hands
place by the sea
hand job
handless; armless; vineless plant; (arch.) sleeveless undergarment; (arch.) sleeveless haori; (arch.) menstruation
diligent; industrious; skillful; dextrous
cutter; certificate
place near the beach; place near the shore
handle; mistress; kept woman; concubine
at hand; personal effects or belongings
longish; moderately long; long side (of timber, etc.); (arch.) long road
pasting (on) by hand; attaching (sticker, etc.) by hand; gambling without money (on the understanding that losses shall be covered later)
to be able; to be competent
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
rubber gloves
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
hanger (e.g. for mosquito net); hanging strap; fisherman; angler
hand throwing technique (judo)
handbasket
wet hands
handmade paper
reworking; returning; sending back; refactoring
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
claimant; caretaker
rowing; paddling (by hand)
helping oneself to (food or other objects); arranging things to suit oneself
promissory note
to make oneself available
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
kanji "hand" radical at left (radical 64)
forming by hand (instead of using a potter's wheel, etc.); handwork
invisible hand
hatchet; adze; adz
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
rolling by hand (e.g. sushi roll, cigarette); winding by hand (e.g. watch); hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped); windup watch; mechanical watch
hand wheel; hand-powered potter's wheel
collection of handwriting (usu. old); model; example
last play (go, othello); last move
shadow cast by a person's hand
type of iron sword with curved pommel (Nara period)
to have a trade; to have a vocation
to close a position
long interlude (in folk songs or koto music); wiles (e.g. used by a prostitute to lure customers); finesse; trick
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
(hand) knitting
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
ape hand (deformity); simian hand
out of one's reach; beyond one's grasp
handbra (using one's hands to cover one's breasts)
helper; assistant
man of ability
waiting move
person missing at least one hand
hand; hands
oversight; omission
having sticky fingers; compulsive thievery; habitual movement of one's hands; marks from being handled often
strong; resolute; firm; strict
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
handbasket
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
handle; mistress; kept woman; concubine
handle; mistress; kept woman; concubine
clearing of accounts; evening-up of accounts; liquidation
finger-banging (manual stimulation of female genital organs); fingering
practice; practising; exercise; training
four-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
hand job
handless; armless; vineless plant; (arch.) sleeveless undergarment; (arch.) sleeveless haori; (arch.) menstruation
to have become worn; to be used to the ways of the world
hand wheel; hand-powered potter's wheel
hand wheel; hand-powered potter's wheel
to make oneself available
person missing at least one hand
money on hand; ready money; spending money; pocket money
playing with something with one's fingers; searching with one's fingers (e.g. in the dark)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
falling techniques
resident; tenant
hand-blown (e.g. glass)
otebo bean (var. of Phaseolus vulgaris)
holding food over one's hand
bidder (e.g. in an auction)
net proceeds (e.g. after an offering of securities)
twisting techniques
manual process; manual operation; manual procedure
hand signals; flag signals
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
processing by hand; manufacturing by hand
to have a good opportunity only to let it slip from your grasp; (lit.) to come home empty-handed despite having entered treasure mountain
diligent; industrious; skillful; dextrous
white-handed gibbon; lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)
fragrant orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)
employer (esp. of a geisha, prostitute, etc.); master; mistress
gentle; mild; lenient
Examples (149 in total)
Open your hand.
Show me your hand.
Spread your hands!