Japanese Word of the Day

片手

KATA-te • noun — 12th of Aug, 2026

Meaning: one hand; using only one hand

Examples

1. 片手でスマホを持つのは少し疲れます。
   (Holding a smartphone with one hand is a little tiring.)
2. 彼は片手でドアを開けました。
   (He opened the door with one hand.)
3. 片手でメモを取るのは難しいです。
   (Taking notes with one hand is difficult.)

Synonyms

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• 一方の手
• 単手
• ワンハンド

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