This is the 2608th most frequent Japanese word.
手掛け
"Hand-made"
In this sentence, '手掛け' is used to describe the act of managing or working on a project or task, indicating active involvement and effort.
彼は長年にわたりこのプロジェクトを手掛けていました。
He worked on this project for many years.
Here, '手掛け' highlights the action of creating or producing something, referring to personal involvement in its development.
この本は彼女が手掛けた最初の作品です。
This book is her first work that she undertook.
In this context, '手掛け' signifies taking on the responsibility to develop or create something new, emphasizing initiative.