counter for irregularly shaped objects such as desks, armrests, and serving trays / counter for kami and shrines

the first sight of something / something seen for the first time

one should start a big project with immediate, practical steps; start small / the person who proposes something should be the first one to take practical steps to implement it

to hold in one's hand / to obtain

(childish) Alternative spelling of おてて (“hand”)

strengthens the prefixed adjective or adjectival noun

one who does the previous word's action: -ist, -er / (board games) counter for moves in shogi, go, etc.

hand / handicraft, skill, talent / one who does an action: -ist, -er / handwork

hand

beforehand; in advance