一ひと掴つかみ

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Meanings

1

Refers to an amount that can be held in one hand, often used with の to modify a noun.

彼かれは一ひと掴つかみの砂すなを拾ひろった。
He picked up a handful of sand.

2

grasping (with one hand); grabbing; taking a handful

The action of seizing or scooping something with one hand; often used in the phrase 一掴みにする.

彼かれは髪かみを一ひと掴つかみにして引ひっ張ぱった。
He grabbed a handful of her hair and pulled.

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