Word details

手元

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手元.

Dictionary

Entry

手元手許手もともとFreq #3343
1

Adverb (fukushi)

at hand; on hand; nearby; close at hand

Examples
私はいつも辞典を3冊手元に置いています。
I always keep three dictionaries at hand.
2

Common noun

way of moving one's arms; skill

3

Common noun

money at hand; pocket money

4

Common noun

grip; handle

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

beginning, former time, origin

4 strokesFrequency 192JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゲンガン

Kun

もと

Nanori

ちかはじめはるゆきよし

permit, approve

11 strokesFrequency 720JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョ

Kun

ゆる.すもと

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