男手
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Meanings
1
male help; male labor
Refers to the work or assistance provided by men, often in contexts where physical strength is needed. Contrasts with 女手 (female help).
See also: 女手
We don't have enough male help for the move.
2
man's handwriting
Describes handwriting that looks like it was written by a man, often implying bold or less delicate strokes. Contrasts with 女手 (woman's handwriting).
See also: 女手
This letter is written in a man's handwriting.
3
archaic
Archaic term for kanji characters, used in contrast to 女手 (kana). Rare in modern Japanese.
See also: 女手
In the past, kanji were called 男手.
Expressions
- 男手一つでsingle-handedly (of a man raising children); on one's own; as a single father