手加減

Meaning

1. n
   measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; knack; skill
2. nvs
   adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion; going easy (on someone)

Example sentences

• 法律というものはあれこれと手加減し過ぎると何の役にも立たなくなる。

  The law is useless if it's too watered down.

• 彼は手加減をしない人です。

  He likes to play hardball with people.

• 少し手加減しました。

  I pulled my punches a little.