cards in one's hand; one's hand
Refers to the cards a player holds in a card game. Can also be used figuratively for the resources or options one has available.
He stared intently at the cards in his hand.
In negotiations, it's important to use the cards you hold skillfully.
Standard spelling.
Variant spelling; less common than 持ち札.
Compound of 持ち (mochi, 'holding') + 札 (fuda, 'card, tag').