sima yi's hands

language: ja

definitions

  1. The literal physical hands belonging to Sima Yi, a prominent military general and politician of China's Three Kingdoms period.
    ja: 司馬懿の手
  2. A metaphorical expression denoting patient, calculating, and highly strategic control or manipulation, inspired by the historical figure's reputation for biding his time before seizing power.
    ja: 権謀術数の手

examples

  1. Ancient chronicles rarely describe the physical appearance of Sima Yi's hands, focusing instead on his tactical brilliance.

    古代の年代記では、司馬懿の手の外見についてはほとんど記述されておらず、むしろ彼の戦術的な素晴らしさに焦点が当てられている。

  2. The senator's gradual consolidation of political influence was often compared to Sima Yi's hands, moving silently until absolute control was achieved.

    上院議員が政治的影響力を徐々に固めていく様子は、絶対的な支配権を握るまで静かに動き続ける司馬懿の手腕によく例えられた。