“Empty-handed” in Japanese
Short answer
Empty-handed in Japanese is “無手” (mute). Full meaning: empty-handed, unarmed, lacking funds.
Other ways to say “Empty-handed” in Japanese
手ぶら
tebura empty-handed
素手で
sudede empty-handed, barehanded, unarmed
空
kara emptiness, being empty; not carrying anything, unburdened, empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.), false, no-show (reservation), put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.), empty (compliments), insincere
ぞら
zora emptiness, being empty; not carrying anything, unburdened, empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.), false, no-show (reservation), put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.), empty (compliments), insincere
ゾラ
zora emptiness, being empty; not carrying anything, unburdened, empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.), false, no-show (reservation), put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.), empty (compliments), insincere
昊
sora emptiness, being empty; not carrying anything, unburdened, empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.), false, no-show (reservation), put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.), empty (compliments), insincere
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