Meaning of 手元 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手元, 手許, 手もとJLPT 1
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Kana Readingてもと
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Romajitemoto
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- (money) on hand or at home; one's purse (handbag)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- usual skill
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Example Sentences
手元, 手許, 手もと, てもと used in context
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光源、つまり光の向きだな、それと陰影とかにも気をつけて、できるだけ正確に手元にあるクロッキー帳に書き取っていくだけ。
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.
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郵便局に何度も足を運ばなくてもよいように切手を沢山手元においてある。
I keep a good supply of stamps to save trips to the post office.
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When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand.
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We have ample funds in hand.
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手元に気をつけて！
Watch your fingers!
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This is all the money I have.
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