Japanese word

右手

Pronunciation

Romajimigite

Meaning

  • nounright hand

Example

右手が痛いです。migi te ga ita i de su

My right hand hurts.

Illustration for 右手 (right hand)

More examples

私は右手でドアを開けます。watashi wa migi te de do a o a ke ma su

I open the door with my right hand.

Core concept

Refers to the hand that corresponds to the right side of the body.

Common phrases

  • 右手で書くmigi te de ka ku

    write with the right hand

  • 右手を上げるmigi te o a ge ru

    raise the right hand

  • 右手に持つmigi te ni mo tsu

    hold in the right hand

Definition in Japanese

左右のうち、右側に位置する手。sa yū no u chi migi gawa ni i chi su ru te

Word origin

In the Japanese compound 右手 (migite), 右 (migi, "right") modifies 手 (te, "hand") to specify the hand on the right side.

Usage tips

  • The pair 右手 (migite) and 左手 (hidarite) provides a common way to contrast the two hands when describing actions or giving everyday instructions.

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