noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
hand-turned; hand-cranked; manual turning
Describes a device or action operated by turning a handle or crank by hand, not by motor.
祖母は手回しのミシンを今でも使っている。
My grandmother still uses a hand-cranked sewing machine.
停電のときは手回しラジオが役に立つ。
A hand-cranked radio comes in handy during a power outage.
Refers to advance preparations or arrangements, often in the phrase 手回しがいい (being well-prepared).
彼はいつも手回しがいいから、急な来客でも慌てない。
He is always well-prepared, so he doesn't panic even with unexpected visitors.
旅行の手回しはもう済ませた。
I've already made the arrangements for the trip.
We turned on the light using a hand-cranked generator.
He's always well-prepared.
I made arrangements before the trip.
I got everything ready efficiently, having planned ahead.