Meaning

Primary

One Handed

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A one sided hand is one of your hands, that means you're doing something one handed.

Reading

かたて
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

These readings are the ones you learned with both of these kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は重いお米の袋を片手でヒョイと持ち上げました。

He easily lifted up the heavy bag of rice with one hand.

Kanji Composition