English–Japanese

“at hand” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitemoto

Example

本を手元に置きます。hon o te moto ni o ki ma su

I keep the book at hand.

Illustration for 手元 (at hand)

How to say “at hand” in Japanese

“At hand” in Japanese is 手元 (temoto).

Describes something located within easy reach and ready for immediate use.

Full entry for 手元: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 手元

辞書を手元に置くと、分からない言葉をすぐ調べられます。ji sho o te moto ni o ku to wa ka ra na i koto ba o su gu shira be ra re ma su

If you keep a dictionary at hand, you can look up unfamiliar words right away.

Tips for using 手元

  • In everyday English, at hand can mean readily available, so 手元 (temoto) applies to an object kept close for use rather than merely located somewhere nearby.

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