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
palm (of one's hand)
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
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)
to join hands (with)
manner of using one's hands
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
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
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
back of the hand
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
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
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
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)
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
one's way; one's path
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to join hands (with)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to cut corners; to be shoddy
handcuffs; manacles
to put one's hand on; to touch
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
game; contest; bout
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
fumbling; groping
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
two groups; two bands
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
means; method
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
handle; grip; knob
karate; empty handed
present (brought by a visitor); gift
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
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
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)
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
copybook; model; pattern
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
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
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
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
violent; rough
one's troops
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
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)
one's subordinate
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print
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)
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
hand grenade; grenade
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
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 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)
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
hand-mirror
that kind; competition; match
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
mistake; blunder; slipup
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
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)
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
(hand) towel
to be free; to be available
to be free; to be available
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to dirty one's hands
helping hand; help; support; aid
to obtain; to procure
to try all possible means
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
doer; performer; protagonist (in noh or kyogen); hero; speculator (in trading)
forearm
in person; personally; (do) oneself
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands; restroom; lavatory; hand-washing (laundry, etc.)
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
means; method
severe; hard
hatchet; adze; adz
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
manner of using one's hands
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
sales clerk
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
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
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
wound suffered in a fight
passenger; rider; good rider
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to cause a person trouble
handcuffs
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
finger; hands and fingers; hands
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
feminine handwriting; woman's hand
hand luggage; hand baggage
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)
place near the mountains; hilly section of a city (e.g. Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama)
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
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
one's dominant hand
violent; rough
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
to tame; to win over
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
to cut off (a relationship)
offense; offence; method of attack
severe; harsh
manual labor; manual labour; manual procedures
each (carrying)
cotton gloves; working gloves
personal delivery
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
holding something on one's palm or hand (esp. small animal or bird)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
pail; bucket
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
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
severe; harsh
oversight; omission
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
narrator; storyteller; reciter
palm reading
handrail; railing; banister
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
untouched; unused; intact
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
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
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
portable candlestick
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
that kind; competition; match
move (in shogi, chess, etc.)
both hands
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
fumbling; groping
palm sweat
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
slapping the opponent with the open hand
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
lax; lenient; slow
(referring to a person) receiver; receiving side; viewer; listener
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
spear hand
short spear; javelin
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
dirty hands; grimy hands
dirty hands; grimy hands
plan; arrangements
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
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
(a place) within one's reach
to put on (clothing, esp. new)
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
handling; manipulation
oversight; omission; mistake
seller; vendor
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
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
receiver; recipient
traditional Japanese handball game
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
repetition of position (in chess, shogi, etc.); repetition draw
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
after tax income; net income
outset; start; beginning
Iwate (prefecture)
claimant; caretaker
pushing by hand; hand gilding
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
recipient; receiver; skilled practitioner (of judo, sumo, etc.); person who picks up the cards (in karuta games)
finger marks; dirt from the hands
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
gesture; sign; hand signal
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
to fall for a trick; to be taken in; to play into the hands (of)
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
used article; worn-out article; veteran; old-timer; long-established (way, method, etc.); old
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
gesture; sign; hand signal
water for washing or moistening one's hands
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
beckoning
feel; touch
speaker; one who is skilled at speaking
area for washing one's hands and face; washroom; bathroom; toilet
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
using one's arm for a pillow
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
being too late; losing one's final chance
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
skill; dexterity; master hand
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
present (brought by a visitor); gift
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
scoring combination in one's dealt hand (i.e. at the start of a game); meld in a starting hand
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
overarm stroke (type of traditional Japanese swimming style)
a sealed move
helper; assistant; help
receiver; recipient
attacking army
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
plaything; playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
admirer; inducer
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
to be busy; to be tied up doing something
severing of connections or relations
backscratcher
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
one's own thing; thing held in one's hand(s); one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
two groups; two bands
borrower; debtor; tenant
both hands
nimble; quick; agile
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
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
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)
glove; mitten; mitt
box for holding papers or stationery
table salt; small plate
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
deposit; earnest money
to be manageable; to be able to handle
long-armed; kleptomania(c)
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
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
to cause a person trouble
humble position; inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
rape; violation
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
rough hands; red hands
to resort to other means
to be free; to be available
traditional Japanese handball game
handling; manipulation
connections; contacts; influence
handbasket
assistant engineer; (telegraph) operator
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
by hook or by crook; by all possible means
the wrong hands; hands of evil
hanger (e.g. for mosquito net); hanging strap; fisherman; angler; lifting hand (judo)
all over; given in; given up hope; bring to knees
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
being too late; losing one's final chance
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
lax; lenient; slow
overhand grip
handcuffs
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
one's turn (esp. in go, shogi, etc.)
bound hands and arms
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
(a place) within one's reach
preparing one's own lunch; bringing one's own lunch; paying for one's own lunch; working without pay; volunteer work
talented wrestler; good at manipulating (others); crafty person
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
(arch.) seal; (arch.) stamp; depressing the string of a zither with one's left hand; (in archery) left hand; obstinacy; stubbornness
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
way to do (something)
by hook or by crook; by all possible means
front lines; vanguard
handcraft; handwork; hand throwing technique (judo)
shorthanded; understaffed
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
tiles in a player's hand
handwoven; handspun; weaving by hand
hand grenade; grenade
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
traditional Japanese handball game
rolling by hand (e.g. sushi roll, cigarette); winding by hand (e.g. watch); hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped); windup watch; mechanical watch
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
one's own thing; thing held in one's hand(s); one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
handwoven; handspun; weaving by hand
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
accordion; melodeon; concertina
camera shake
doing nothing; folding one's arms
to have a trade; to have a vocation
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
recipient; receiver; skilled practitioner (of judo, sumo, etc.); person who picks up the cards (in karuta games)
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
narrow; small; cramped
becoming worn or soiled with handling; being old-fashioned
breadwinner; hard worker
manual piecework done at home
wet hands
"dancing" with hands and arms from a seated position; dancing empty-handed
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
both hands
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
slipping one's hand beneath the opponent's arm and latching on to the underside of his belt
to have one's hands tied behind one; to be arrested
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
finger marks; dirt from the hands
mid-season crops; mid-season rice; mid-season vegetables; metacarpus
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
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
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
clearing of accounts; evening-up of accounts; liquidation
finger-banging (manual stimulation of female genital organs); fingering
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
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
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
diversion; pastime
hand-pulling (noodles)
pressing; urging
practice; practising; exercise; training
heavy drinker
to be free; to be available
a coupler; a splice; a successor; an heir
hand touch down
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
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
hand; hands
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
handcraft; handwork; hand throwing technique (judo)
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
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
at hand; personal effects or belongings
rubber gloves
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
handbasket
wet hands
handmade paper
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
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
hand throwing technique (judo)
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
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
hatchet; adze; adz
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
hand wheel; hand-powered potter's wheel
collection of handwriting (usu. old); model; example
shadow cast by a person's hand
type of iron sword with curved pommel (Nara period)
rolling by hand (e.g. sushi roll, cigarette); winding by hand (e.g. watch); hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped); windup watch; mechanical watch
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
last play (go, othello); last move
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
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
out of one's reach; beyond one's grasp
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!