手

using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately

hand used like a sword in striking

violent; rough

Idiomatic expression

to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)

Archaic

bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow)

bracer (for the elbow of an archer)

having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit

to do oneself; to do by oneself

to start work (on); to commence

(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

guidance; lead; acting as guide; giving assistance

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

introduction; good offices; influence; connections

guide; primer; guidebook; handbook; manual

to mail a letter

Common noun

handwriting

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted

handy; convenient

suitable; reasonable; moderate

to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone

harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict

shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned

insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low

trouble; bother

てかず only

number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.)

てかず only; Boxing

number of punches

Idiomatic expression

to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out

not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold

lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)

Transitive verb

omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping

Transitive verb

intentional negligence

Go (game)

tenuki; making a move which is not a direct counter to one's opponent's last move

to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time

to perform some process; to apply some treatment

to revise; to correct

Noun or verb acting prenominally

intricate; elaborate; complicated; 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)

having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored