手加減
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
1. measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; knack; skill
2. adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion; going easy (on someone)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
てかげん
Composed of
Examples3
彼 は 手加減 を しない 人 です。
He likes to play hardball with people.
少し 手加減 しました。
I pulled my punches a little.
法律 というもの は あれこれ と 手加減 し 過ぎる と 何の役にも立たなく なる。
The law is useless if it's too watered down.