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N1 Noun

手先(てさき)fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      fingers, fingertips

    2. Noun

      2.

      underling, stooge, tool, pawn, minion

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    手先 【てさき】

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      ()(かた)をとるために手先(てさき)()ばす。

      Stretch out your fingers to take the shape of your hand. {fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn}

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      泥棒(どろぼう)手先(てさき)がいち(はや)警察官(けいさつかん)(つか)まりました。

      The thief's underling was quickly caught by the police officer. {fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn}

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      手先(てさき)器用(きよう)(ひと)美容(びよう)()やネイリストに()いています。

      People with dexterous fingers are suited to be hairdressers or nail technicians. {fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn}

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      (ひと)(ごと):「手先(てさき)器用(きよう)だったら(わたし)自分(じぶん)自分(じぶん)(ふく)(つく)れたのかな。」

      Monologue: "I wonder if I could have made my own clothes if I had nimble fingers." {fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn}

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      殺人(さつじん)(はん)法廷(ほうてい)で「(おれ)悪魔(あくま)手先(てさき)になったんだ。」と出鱈目(でたらめ)(さけ)んでいます。

      The murderer is shouting nonsense in the court, saying "I've become a pawn of the devil." {fingers, underling, stooge, subordinate, pawn}

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