noun
Refers to a practical way or measure for achieving, solving, avoiding, or dealing with something. Common in patterns such as 手立てがない, 手立てを探す, and あらゆる手立てを尽くす.
今のところ、問題を解決する手立てがない。
At the moment, there is no way to solve the problem.
私たちは彼を助ける手立てを探して
We are looking for a way to help him.
会社はあらゆる手立てを尽くして赤字を減らした。
The company used every possible means to reduce its deficit.
A broad, everyday word for a method or way of doing something; 手立て more often implies a practical measure taken to handle a problem or achieve an aim.
Also means means or method, but can sound more objective or instrumental; 手立て often suggests a devised remedy, plan, or available course of action.
Means countermeasure or action taken against a specific problem; 手立て is broader and can be any practical way to bring about a result.
A native Japanese compound using 手 in its extended sense of 'means' or 'way' and 立て as a nominal element associated with setting up or arranging. The exact historical development is uncertain.