Translation of Japanese word "手" to English
手
て
[te]
IPA: /te/
Meaning
NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
How to use
手 (te) — 'hand'. 手を洗う — wash hands. 手を貸す — lend a hand / help. 手伝う (tetsudau) — to help.
🇬🇧 English
hand
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 手
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): て
Romaji Transcription: te
Example Sentences
彼の手は大きいです。
かれの ては おおきいです。
His hand is big.
彼女は手が細いです。
かのじょは てが ぼそいです。
She has thin hands.
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- 手を洗う— to wash hands
- 手を貸す— to lend a hand / help
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #136 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "手" mean?▼
The Japanese word "手" means "hand" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "手"?▼
The word "手" is read as "て" (te). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the organ at the end of the body.".
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