手

maid

worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match

other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary

both hands

to chop; to cut off; to chop off; to hack off

adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant

Noun or verb acting prenominally

well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)

to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind

zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects

四手／垂 only

hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)

one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point

to take the initiative

artificial arm (hand)

Colloquial

very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy

victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm

if one is unlucky; if one is careless

capital; funds; seed money

asset

feminine handwriting

woman's hand

other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition

forearm

sailor; seaman

maker; builder; creator

farmer

bearer; carrier

person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter

to swing one's arms greatly while walking

to act freely; to be brazen

one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick