pushing by hand; hand-operated
Often used attributively in compounds (e.g., 手押しポンプ hand pump) or to describe manual operation. The 'hand gilding' gloss is a specialized craft sense; the core meaning is manual pushing or pressing.
This handcart is light and easy to push.
手押しポンプで水をくみ上げる。
Draw water with a hand pump.
handcart; wheelbarrow; baby walker
Compound of 手 (hand) and 押し (pushing), the continuative form of 押す (to push).