Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

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

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    • Pitch Accent

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    • Word Type

      Adverb

    • 単語の種類

      副詞

    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}

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      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}

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      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}

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      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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