ハンデ
also: ハンディ
Meanings
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abbreviation
Abbreviation of ハンディキャップ. Used in sports, games, and competitions to refer to a disadvantage or advantage given to equalize chances. Also used more broadly for any kind of disadvantage.
See also: ハンディキャップ
I received a handicap in golf.
The difference in experience became a handicap.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にハンデをつけるto give someone a handicap
We played the game giving the beginner a handicap.
- ハンデを負うto bear a handicap or disadvantage
He has lived his life bearing a handicap from birth.
- ハンデを克服するto overcome a handicap
She overcame her physical handicap and competed in the Olympics.
- 〈数〉のハンデa handicap of a certain amount
I played golf with a three-point handicap.
- ハンデがあるto have a handicap or disadvantage
He's at a disadvantage in speed, but wins with skill.