English–Japanese

“within reach” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitejika

Example

手近な材料で作ります。te jika na zai ryō de tsuku ri ma su

I make it with materials close at hand.

Illustration for 手近 (within reach)

How to say “within reach” in Japanese

“Within reach” in Japanese is 手近 (tejika).

Presents something as close and accessible rather than distant or difficult to obtain.

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

Example sentences with 手近

手近な店で必要なものをそろえました。te jika na mise de hitsu yō na mo no o so ro e ma shi ta

I got everything I needed at a nearby store.

Tips for using 手近

  • In phrases such as 手近な材料 (tejika na zairyō), 手近 (tejika) presents the materials as available without a special search, not necessarily as the best materials.

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