“Being empty-handed” in Japanese
Short answer
Being empty-handed in Japanese is “徒手” (toshu). Full meaning: being empty-handed, bare hands (in a fight); being penniless.
Other ways to say “Being empty-handed” in Japanese
徒手空拳
toshukuuken being empty-handed; being penniless, having no capital (for starting a business)
空手
sorade karate; being empty-handed, having nothing in one's hands
カラテ
karate karate; being empty-handed, having nothing in one's hands
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