following the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “continuative or stem form”) of a verb, indicates the state of the affixed verb or phrase: compare English just as

shapes

to think, to deem / 思う: (と〜) to think that / to long for, to yearn for

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

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

to hold in one's hand / to obtain

hand

everything