手形
Meanings
1
A financial document promising payment, used in commercial contexts. The spelling 'draught' is a variant of 'draft'.
The merchant issued a promissory note and deferred payment.
2
handprint
A mark left by a hand, such as on a surface or in art.
There is a small child's handprint on the wall.
3
signed handprint
In sumo, a handprint with a signature, often sold as a commemorative item.
Sumo fans collect signed handprints of wrestlers.
Usage patterns
- 手形を切るto issue a promissory note/bill
We issued a promissory note for one million yen to the business partner.
- 手形を押すto press a handprint (onto something)
The child pressed a handprint onto the wall.
- 手形をもらうto receive a signed (sumo) handprint
I got a signed handprint from the retired sumo wrestler.
- 手形を落とすto honor (pay) a bill when it falls due
We were unable to honor the bill by its due date.