一手間

ひとてま

Also written ひと手間

Meanings

1. Noun extra effort; one small touch; small twist

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as ひと.
• 手 hand
• 間 interval. Read as ま.

Example sentences

• 料理はひと手間かけるだけで、美味しくなります。
  Food can become so delicious just by putting in a little extra effort.

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