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片手
katate
Description
「片手」は、右か左のどちらか一方の手のことです。
"片手" means either the right or left hand alone.
重い荷物を片手で持つのは、ちょっと大変です。
Carrying heavy luggage with one "片手" is a bit difficult.
Meanings
片手katate
one hand (one of the two hands)
片手でスマホを使います。
I use my smartphone with one hand.
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Notes
- Etymology
片 (kata, 'one of a pair') + 手 (te, 'hand'), literally 'one hand'.
- Nuance
片手 contrasts with 両手 (ryoute, 'both hands').
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