手さばき (てさばき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
handling; manipulation; dexterity
Refers to skillful use of the hands, often in cooking, crafts, or dealing with objects. Can also imply smooth management of tasks or people.
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I was impressed by the craftsman's dexterity.
handle, deal with, dispose of
Similar words
- 扱い
扱い is a broader term for handling or treatment of things, people, or situations, while 手さばき specifically emphasizes manual skill and dexterity.
- 捌く
捌く is the verb meaning to handle or deal with something skillfully; 手さばき is the noun form focusing on the hand movements involved.
Etymology
Compound of 手 (hand) and さばき, the nominalized form of 捌く (to handle skillfully). The exact historical derivation is straightforward.
