Japanese word

手ごろ

Pronunciation

Romajitegoro

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveaffordable

Example

このかばんは手ごろです。ko no ka ba n wa te go ro de su

This bag is affordable.

Illustration for 手ごろ (affordable)

More examples

この店では手ごろな価格で昼食を楽しめます。ko no mise de wa te go ro na ka kaku de chū shoku o tano shi me ma su

You can enjoy lunch at an affordable price at this restaurant.

Core concept

Refers to something that is easy to accept, obtain, or use because its cost or conditions are moderate.

Common phrases

  • 手ごろな価格te go ro na ka kaku

    an affordable price

  • 手ごろな値段te go ro na ne dan

    a reasonable price

  • 手ごろな料金te go ro na ryō kin

    an affordable fee

Similar words

安価anka: Describes an item or service that costs little money.
リーズナブルrīzunaburu: Describes a price or condition that is reasonable for the quality or benefit provided.
格安kakuyasu: Describes a price that is much lower than usual or than expected.

Definition in Japanese

値段や条件などが、手を出しやすい程度であるさま。ne dan ya jō ken na do ga te o da shi ya su i tei do de a ru sa ma

Word origin

手 (te, "hand") plus 頃 (goro, "suitable time or degree") forms a compound meaning suitable for one's circumstances or reach.

Usage tips

  • 手ごろ (tegoro) often appears with prices in Japanese, so it can describe a purchase as affordable without meaning that it is cheap or low in quality.

Other meanings

  • convenientna-adjective
  • handyna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 手ごろさtegorosaaffordabilitynoun

Word lists with this word