noun
cards in one's hand; one's hand
Refers to the cards a player holds in a card game. Can also be used figuratively for the resources or options one has available.
彼は持ち札をじっと見つめた。
He stared intently at the cards in his hand.
交渉では、こちらの持ち札をうまく使うことが大切だ。
In negotiations, it's important to use the cards you hold skillfully.
手札 is a more common word for 'hand' in card games. 持ち札 emphasizes the cards one actually possesses or holds, and is also used figuratively.
Compound of 持ち (mochi, 'holding') + 札 (fuda, 'card, tag').