also: てかず
noun
Refers to the effort or trouble taken by someone, often used in expressions of gratitude or apology like お手数をおかけしてすみません.
お手数ですが、この書類にご署名ください。
I'm sorry to trouble you, but please sign this document.
Thank you for coming all this way; I'm sorry for the trouble.
noun
number of moves
Only with reading てかず
Used in go, shogi, and similar board games to count the number of moves played. Restricted to the reading てかず.
この対局は手数が長く、終盤まで熱戦だった。
This game had a long number of moves and was fiercely contested until the end.
noun
number of punches
Only with reading てかず
Boxing term for the count of punches thrown. Restricted to the reading てかず.
彼は手数で相手を上回り、判定勝ちした。
He outpunched his opponent and won by decision.