Meaning of 手にする in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手にする
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Kana Readingてにする
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Romajitenisuru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), suru verb - irregular
- Meaning
- to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to own; to obtain
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Example Sentences
手にする, てにする used in context
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She came downstairs with a letter in her hand.
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He got a lot of money.
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He won a sum of money, and not such a small one, either.
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He usually takes a walk, book in hand.
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We have the right to vote when we come of age.
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What I have in my hand is a fossil seashell.
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