Japanese word

一手

Pronunciation

Romajiitte

Meaning

  • nounmove

Example

この一手で勝負が決まります。ko no it te de shō bu ga ki ma ri ma su

This move decides the game.

Illustration for 一手 (move)

More examples

相手の一手を読むことが大切です。ai te no it te o yo mu ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to read your opponent's next move.

Core concept

Describes one deliberate action in a game that changes the position or outcome.

Common phrases

  • 一手を打つit te o u tsu

    make a move

  • 一手先を読むit te saki o yo mu

    read one move ahead

Similar words

指し手sashite: A move made by a player in a board game.
手te: A move or tactic used in a game to change the position or gain an advantage.
着手chakushu: The act of making a move during a board game.

Definition in Japanese

勝負や対局で、局面や結果を変える一つの手段や動作。shō bu ya tai kyoku de kyoku men ya kek ka o ka e ru hito tsu no shu dan ya dō sa

Word origin

一手 (itte) combines 一 (ichi, "one") and 手 (te, "hand" or "move"), with the pronunciation changing to itte in the compound.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese board-game commentary, 一手 (itte) can highlight the strategic importance of one move rather than merely count an action.

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