一手 | Japanese meaning

一手【ひとて】

Frequency rank: 9,488. – 9,502.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

one's own effort; doing single-handedly
a game (of go, shogi, etc.); a match
a dance; a (musical) composition
a company (e.g. of soldiers); a group; a party
one hand

Forms

一手【ひとて】Frequency rank: 9,488. – 9,502.
ひとて

Generated definitions (experimental)

one's own effort; doing single-handedly

This meaning refers to completing a task or responsibility by oneself, without assistance from others.

。

He accomplished everything by his own effort.

。

She brought the project to success single-handedly.

a game (of go, shogi, etc.); a match

This meaning is used in the context of competitive games, particularly traditional Japanese board games.

。

He is contemplating his next move in the game.

。

This move will determine the outcome of the match.

a dance; a (musical) composition

This usage pertains to a piece of choreography or a musical arrangement, often implying a performance aspect.

。

His dance composition is very beautiful.

だっ。

The movement in that piece was impressive.

a company (e.g. of soldiers); a group; a party

This meaning refers to a collective group, whether in a military context or a social gathering.

。

That company is composed of students.

。

They organized the event as a group.

one hand

In this context, it refers specifically to a physical hand, often in contrast to the other hand.

。

She is carrying the luggage with one hand.

。

He made a sandwich with one hand.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to make a move (in a game)to take on (something) single-handedlyto solve by one's own effortto take a little extra troubleto indicate a move (in a game)to split into two groupsa decisive matchto move a piece with one handa solo danceto add one's own touch