Kanji 差 distinction, difference, variation 指 finger, point to, indicate Related words 一いっ 局きょく 一局 is the standard counter for board games like shogi or go, while 一差し is a more literary or traditional way to count a single game, often implying a quick or informal match.
一いっ 曲きょく 一曲 is the common counter for a piece of music or a dance performance, whereas 一差し specifically counts a dance as a single act, often in a traditional or festive setting.
Written forms 一ひと 差さ し
Standard kanji spelling for the noun meaning 'one dance' or 'one game'.
一ひと 指さ し
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
一ひと 差さし
Abbreviated kanji spelling; rarely used.
一ひと 指さし
Abbreviated kanji spelling; rarely used.
Etymology Compound of 一 (ひと , 'one') and 差し (さし , the continuative form of 差す , 'to make a move' or 'to perform'). The kanji 差し /指し relate to the action of making a move in a game or a gesture in a dance.
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