Temoto

JLPT N1

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手元 (Temoto) is a Japanese adverb meaning “at hand, on hand, nearby, close at hand”.

Meanings

  1. adverbat hand; on hand; nearby; close at hand
  2. nounway of moving one's arms; skill
  3. nounmoney at hand; pocket money
  4. noungrip; handle

Examples

  • Watch your fingers!

  • I haven't my dictionary at hand.

  • We have ample funds in hand.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 手元

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