手て回まわし

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.

• 祖そ母ぼは手て回まわしのミシンを今いまでも使つかっている。

  My grandmother still uses a hand-cranked sewing machine.

• 停てい電でんのときは手て回まわしラジオが役やくに立たつ。

  A hand-cranked radio comes in handy during a power outage.

noun

preparations; arrangements

Refers to advance preparations or arrangements, often in the phrase 手回しがいい (being well-prepared).

• 彼かれはいつも手て回まわしがいいから、急きゅうな来らい客きゃくでも慌あわてない。

  He is always well-prepared, so he doesn't panic even with unexpected visitors.

• 旅りょ行こうの手て回まわしはもう済すませた。

  I've already made the arrangements for the trip.