本手

ほんて

Meanings

1. Noun ace up one's sleeve; trump card See also: 奥の手 (おくのて).
2. basic melody (esp. on koto and shamisen)
3. proper move; appropriate move
4. expert; professional; specialist; master

Kanji

• 本 origin. Read as ホン.
• 手 hand. Read as て.

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