Vocab Info

N1 Adverb, Noun

手元(てもと)at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand

    2. Noun

      2.

      way of moving one's arms, skill

    3. Noun

      3.

      money at hand, pocket money

    4. Noun

      4.

      grip, handle

    All Forms

    手元 【てもと】手許 【てもと】手もと 【てもと】

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    Examples

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      (くわ)手元(てもと)をしっかりと(にぎ)って()()()ろす。

      Grip the handle of the hoe firmly and swing down the blade. {at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle}

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      料理(りょうり)(ちゅう)手元(てもと)(くる)って(ゆび)包丁(ほうちょう)()ってしまいました。

      While cooking, I lost control of my hand and accidentally cut my finger with a knife. {at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle}

      • N1

      日本語(にほんご)教師(きょうし):「勤務(きんむ)時間(じかん)には(つね)辞書(じしょ)手元(てもと)()いています。」

      Japanese Language Teacher: "I always keep a dictionary at hand during working hours." {at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle}

      • N1

      手元(てもと)(くら)環境(かんきょう)料理(りょうり)をしようものなら、()包丁(ほうちょう)()ってしまうだろう。

      If I were to cook in a dimly lit environment where things are not clearly visible at hand, I would probably end up cutting my hand with a knife. {at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle}

      • N1

      スコップの手元(てもと)()れてしまったので、()使(つか)うことを余儀(よぎ)なくされました。

      The handle of the shovel broke, so I was forced to use my hands. {at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand, way of moving one's arms, skill, money at hand, pocket money, grip, handle}

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