大手
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
major company; big corporation; leading firm
Refers to large, well-established companies, often industry leaders. Commonly used in business and news contexts.
He got a job at a major company.
A major bank raised its interest rates.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
front castle gate
Historical term for the main gate of a Japanese castle. Used in descriptions of castle architecture and historical contexts.
The front gate of Himeji Castle is magnificent.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
force attacking the front of a castle
Historical military term for the unit or force assigned to attack the front gate of a castle. Rare outside historical or period drama contexts.
The force attacking the front gate stormed the castle gate.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉業界の大手a leading company in the ... industry
It's a company known as a major player in the automobile industry.
- 大手に就職するto get a job at a major corporation
After graduating, he got a job at a major company.