手

(primarily in shogi or go) response; countermeasure; counter-measure

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

used article; worn-out article

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

veteran; old-timer; long-serving employee

Rare term; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

long-established (way, method, etc.); old; commonplace; stale

From 麻姑の手

backscratcher

knob; handle; catch; patron

lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; apt move (in a go or shogi game); standard method

arrangements; preparations

box for holding papers or stationery

deposit; earnest money

shooter

打ち手／打手 only; Colloquial

vaccinator; inoculator

打ち手／打手 only

drummer (taiko, etc.)

surgery costs (fees)

sleight of hand

(small) box to keep valuables, etc.

a dirty or underhanded trick

empty-handed; barehanded; unarmed

operator (e.g. telephone)

operating gown; surgical suit

operation scar; scar from an operation

attacking army

team (of players, athletes); squad; (sports) delegation

Baseball

fielder

connections; contacts; influence

karate practitioner; karateka

artist; painter; illustrator

fictitious bill; dishonoured bill; bad check

empty promise