How to say 'One hand' in Japanese | 片手

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The Japanese word for One hand is 'Katate', written as 片手 in Japanese.'One hand' in hiragana is かたて.

word

片手

Meaning

One hand

Reading

かたて

katate

Kanji

片Fragment, One sided 手Hand

Explanation

The Japanese noun '片手 (かたて)' literally means 'one hand'. It is used to refer to a single hand, often in contrast to using both hands. This term can be used in various contexts, such as when describing actions performed with one hand, or when emphasizing the use of a single hand. For example: He carried the bag with one hand「彼は片手でバッグを持った」(かれはかたてでばっぐをもった). She can write with one hand「彼女は片手で書ける」(かのじょはかたてでかける). The word can also be used metaphorically to imply doing something with ease or minimal effort, as in '片手間 (かたてま)' which means 'spare time' or 'doing something on the side'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5142

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 片手

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

片

Meaning

Fragment, One sided

kanji

手

Meaning

Hand

Words Related to 片手 Through the Kanji 片

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 片 as well.

word

片仮名

Meaning

Katakana

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片道

Meaning

One way

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片付く

Meaning

Tidy

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片側

Meaning

One side

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後片付け

Meaning

Tidying

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片

Meaning

Piece

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片付ける

Meaning

Settle, Tidy

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片方

Meaning

One, Side

Words Related to 片手 Through the Kanji 手

These 48 Words contain the Kanji 手 as well.

word

手

Meaning

Hand

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相手

Meaning

Partner

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お手洗い

Meaning

Restroom

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下手

Meaning

Unskilled

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空手

Meaning

Karate

word

手術

Meaning

Surgery

word

切手

Meaning

Stamp

word

手紙

Meaning

Letter

word

運転手

Meaning

Driver

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歌手

Meaning

Singer

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選手

Meaning

Player, Athlete

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手続き

Meaning

Procedure

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手段

Meaning

Method, Means

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苦手

Meaning

Dislike, Weakness

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両手

Meaning

Both hands

word

手袋

Meaning

Gloves

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拍手

Meaning

Clap

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握手

Meaning

Handshake

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聞き手

Meaning

Listener

word

右手

Meaning

Right hand

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上手

Meaning

Skilled

word

勝手

Meaning

Selfish

word

左手

Meaning

Left hand

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手数

Meaning

Effort

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大手

Meaning

Front, Major

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手前

Meaning

Oneself, Front

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手法

Meaning

Technique

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入手

Meaning

Acquisition

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手形

Meaning

Promissory note

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手伝う

Meaning

Help

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お手伝い

Meaning

Help

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手元

Meaning

Hand, Nearby

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人手

Meaning

Workers

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手入れ

Meaning

Maintenance

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手本

Meaning

Example, Model

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手伝い

Meaning

Help

word

手帳

Meaning

Notebook

word

仕手

Meaning

Actor

word

手軽

Meaning

Easy

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手順

Meaning

Procedure

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手当て

Meaning

Treatment, Allowance

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手掛かり

Meaning

Clue

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助手

Meaning

Assistant

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手足

Meaning

Limbs

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手間

Meaning

Effort

word

派手

Meaning

Flashy

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手洗い

Meaning

Restroom, Hand washing

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手首

Meaning

Wrist

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