JMdict: 1327350
手加減 【てかげん】
- [n] measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; knack; skill
- [n,vs] adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion; going easy (on someone)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 手 | Hand | シュ, ズ | て, て-, -て, た- | 1 |
| 加 | Add, Addition, Increase, Join, Include, Canada | カ | くわ.える, くわ.わる | 4 |
| 減 | Dwindle, Decrease, Reduce, Decline, Curtail, Get Hungry | ゲン | へ.る, へ.らす | 5 |
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