handful in Japanese
handful in Japanese is 一握り, 一掴み, 少数 — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
handful in Japanese
一握り
Pronounced: hitonigiri
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
一掴み
Pronounced: hitotsukami
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
少数
Pronounced: shōsuu
A small number, usually approximately five.
What does "handful" mean?
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noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
"She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out."
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noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
"Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime."
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handful in a sentence
- She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
- Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting.
- Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime.
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What is "handful" in Japanese?
"handful" in Japanese is 一握り, 一掴み, 少数. handful means: The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
How do you pronounce 一握り?
"handful" in Japanese is 一握り, pronounced "hitonigiri".
How do you use "handful" in a sentence?
Example: "She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out." In Japanese, "handful" is 一握り, 一掴み, 少数.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "handful": 一握り, 一掴み, 少数.
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