noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
major company; big corporation; leading firm
Refers to large, well-established companies, often industry leaders. Commonly used in business and news contexts.
彼は大手企業に就職した。
He got a job at a major company.
大手銀行が金利を引き上げ
A major bank raised its interest rates.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
front castle gate
Historical term for the main gate of a Japanese castle. Used in descriptions of castle architecture and historical contexts.
姫路城の大手門は立派だ。
The front gate of Himeji Castle is magnificent.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
force attacking the front of a castle
Historical military term for the unit or force assigned to attack the front gate of a castle. Rare outside historical or period drama contexts.
大手の部隊が城門に突入した。
The force attacking the front gate stormed the castle gate.