手て合あわせ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

game; contest; bout

Refers to a match or contest, especially in martial arts, games, or competitions. Often used in the context of a face-off or a bout between two parties.

• 剣けん道どうの手て合あわせを見けん学がくした。

  I observed a kendo bout.

• 彼かれと将しょう棋ぎで手て合あわせした。

  I played a game of shogi against him.