English–Japanese

“both hands” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiryōte

Example

毎日両手を洗います。mai nichi ryō te o ara i ma su

I wash both hands every day.

Illustration for 両手 (both hands)

How to say “both hands” in Japanese

“Both hands” in Japanese is 両手 (ryōte).

Expresses the two hands considered together, especially when they work as a pair.

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

Example sentences with 両手

転ばないように、両手で手すりをつかみます。koro ba na i yō ni ryō te de te su ri o tsu ka mi ma su

I grip the railing with both hands so I do not fall.

Tips for using 両手

  • The idiom 両手に花 (ryōte ni hana) literally means "flowers in both hands" and describes having two desirable choices or companions.

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