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.
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.
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.
Compound of 男 (man) and 手 (hand), literally 'man's hand'. The archaic sense 'kanji' arose from the historical association of kanji with male scholarship.