NichiDict

手元

N1
てもと
手許手もと
[temoto]
Illustration for 手元

Meanings

1.Adverb

at hand; on hand; nearby; close at hand

2.Noun

way of moving one's arms; skill

3.Noun

money at hand; pocket money

4.Noun

grip; handle

Examples

手元に資料がないので確認できない。

I can't confirm because I don't have the materials at hand.

手元に現金がないのでカードで払った。

I paid by card because I didn't have cash on hand.

職人の手元を見つめながら技を学んだ。

I learned the craft by watching the artisan's hands.