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右手

めて
馬手
[mete]
Illustration for 右手

Meanings

1.Noun

right hand; sword hand; reins-holding hand

2.Noun

right side; one's right

Other Readings

右手」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

弓道では右手馬手と呼ぶこともある。

In archery, the right hand is sometimes called 'mete'.

武士は右手で刀を抜く構えを取った。

The samurai assumed a stance to draw the sword with the right hand.

馬上で右手に手綱を握り馬を操った。

On horseback, the right hand held the reins to control the horse.