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片手

ka-TA-te • noun — 11th of Aug, 2026

Meaning: One hand; the use of only one hand.

Examples

1. 片手でスマホを持つのは少し不便です。
   (Holding a smartphone with one hand is a little inconvenient.)
2. 彼は片手でドアを開けました。
   (He opened the door with one hand.)
3. 片手で食べられる軽い食べ物が欲しいです。
   (I want a light food that I can eat with one hand.)

Synonyms

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• 一手
• 片方の手
• 一方の手

Antonyms

• 両手

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