N2
てかげん (tekagen)
手加減
moderation, leniency, going easy on someone
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to adjusting one's strength, strictness, or effort, often by reducing it, out of consideration for the other person or situation. Can be literal (physical strength) or figurative (rules, criticism).
📝 Example Sentences
初めての人だから、少し手加減してあげて。
It's their first time, so please go a little easy on them.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "手加減"!
試合では_______せず、全力で戦った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「手加減せず」は、相手に遠慮せず、自分の力を最大限に出すという意味です。
English: 「手加減せず」 (tekagen sezu) means 'without holding back' or 'without going easy'.
English: 「手加減せず」 (tekagen sezu) means 'without holding back' or 'without going easy'.
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