JLPT · Level 82
45 words
Japanese word
手引き
Pronunciation
Romajitebiki
Meaning
- nounguide
Example
初心者向けの手引きを読みます。sho shin sha mu ke no te bi ki o yo mi ma su
I read a handbook for beginners.
More examples
この手引きに従えば、必要な準備がよく分かります。ko no te bi ki ni shitaga e ba hitsu yō na jun bi ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su
If you follow this guide, you will understand the necessary preparations.
Core concept
It provides a clear path or support for someone who is trying to understand or carry out something.
Common phrases
手引きに従うte bi ki ni shitaga u
follow a guide
手引きを読むte bi ki o yo mu
read a guide
手引きを配るte bi ki o kuba ru
hand out a guide
Similar words
指南shinan: Guidance that explains the knowledge or methods needed to carry out a task.
案内annai: Information that explains the features, contents, or use of something.
手ほどきtehodoki: Basic instruction that teaches someone how to begin a skill or activity.
Definition in Japanese
ある事を行うための方法を示す案内書や助言。a ru koto o okona u ta me no hō hō o shime su an nai sho ya jo gen
Word origin
手引き (tebiki) is the noun form of 手引く (tebiku), from 手 (te, "hand") and 引く (hiku, "to pull or lead"); its original sense is leading by the hand.
Usage tips
- A Japanese title containing 手引き (tebiki) often indicates a practical handbook that explains how to handle a subject or task.
Other meanings
- guidancenoun
- assistancenoun
Related words
- 手引くtehikuguideverb