Kétkezes

Kétkezes is a Hungarian term meaning "two-handed." It functions as an adjective to describe actions, tools, and techniques that require the use of both hands, in contrast to one-handed variants. The word is formed from kéz (hand) and két (two) and is used across different domains to emphasize bilateral operation.

In practice, kez in gaming, music, sports, and industry, the label appears in several contexts. In music, a kétkezes approach refers to playing parts with both hands, as in piano performance. In sports and fitness, it can describe drills or techniques that rely on two-handed grip or involvement for balance and power. In woodworking and machinery, a kétkezes tool or device is designed to be operated with both hands to improve control and safety. Historically, the concept also appears in discussions of weapons and martial arts that require two-handed use, such as a kétkezes kard (two-handed sword).

Usage notes indicate that Hungarian terminology varies by field, and some contexts may prefer alternate phrases to convey bilateral operation. Nevertheless, kétkezes remains common in manuals, tutorials, and product descriptions that emphasize dual-hand control or symmetrical handling.

Related concepts include ambidexterity and, in historical or martial contexts, the two-handed sword (kétkezes kard). The term serves as a concise descriptor for any equipment, technique, or activity that intentionally involves both hands.