Translation and Meaning of: 手 - te
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 手 (te) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: te
Kana: て
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: hand
Meaning in English: hand
Definition: Hand: The hand refers to the organ that consists of the palm and fingers at the end of the arm.
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Explanation and Etymology - (手) te
手 is a Japanese word that means "hand." It is composed of the kanji 扌, which represents the hand, and 寸, which represents the unit of length. The etymological origin of the word dates back to the Jomon period (14,000 BC - 300 BC), when the Japanese started using their hands to make ceramics and weaving. The word 手 is also used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 手を貸す (te wo kasu), which means "to lend a hand", and 手を抜く (te wo nuku), which means "to do something negligently".How to Write in Japanese - (手) te
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Synonyms and Similar - (手) te
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
掌; 手のひら; 手掌; 手の甲; 手首から先; 手指; 手袋; 手形; 手回し; 手品; 手際; 手綱; 手引き; 手配; 手腕; 手順; 手続き; 手筈; 手助け; 手拭い; 手招き; 手押し; 手抜き; 手折り; 手押し車; 手押し式; 手抜き仕事; 手抜き料理; 手抜き洗濯; 手抜き掃除; 手抜き作業; 手抜き手帳; 手
Words containing: 手
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: あくしゅ
Romaji: akushu
Translation / Meaning:
handshake
Kana: あいて
Romaji: aite
Translation / Meaning:
partner; partner; company
Kana: へた
Romaji: heta
Translation / Meaning:
restless; poor; clumsy
Kana: はで
Romaji: hade
Translation / Meaning:
displayed; high; gay; flashy; lusty
Kana: はくしゅ
Romaji: hakushu
Translation / Meaning:
Hands applauding; applause
Kana: にゅうしゅ
Romaji: nyuushu
Translation / Meaning:
obtaining; coming to hand
Kana: にがて
Romaji: nigate
Translation / Meaning:
poor (at); weak (in); dislike (of)
Kana: どて
Romaji: dote
Translation / Meaning:
landfill; Bank
Kana: とって
Romaji: tote
Translation / Meaning:
shoulder strap; adherence; button
Kana: てわけ
Romaji: tewake
Translation / Meaning:
division of work
Words with the same pronunciation: て te
Example Sentences - (手) te
Below are some example sentences:
私の手首が痛いです。
Watashi no tekubi ga itai desu
My wrist is hurting.
My wrist hurts.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - possessive particle indicating that "my" is the word being modified
- 手首 (tekubi) - noun meaning "pulse"
- が (ga) - subject particle indicating that "pulse" is the subject of the sentence
- 痛い (itai) - adjective meaning "painful"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates that the sentence is in the present tense and is a polite statement
控除は税金を減らすための重要な手段です。
Koujo wa zeikin wo herasu tame no juuyou na shudan desu
Deductions are an important means of reducing taxes.
The deduction is an important means of reducing taxes.
- 控除 - means "deduction" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 税金 - means "tax" in Japanese.
- を - is a grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 減らす - means "decrease" in Japanese.
- ため - means "to" or "in order to" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates possession or attribution.
- 重要な - means "important" in Japanese.
- 手段 - means "middle" or "way" in Japanese.
- です - is a polite way of stating something in Japanese.
彼は最後まで追い込んで勝利を手にした。
Kare wa saigo made oikonde shōri o te ni shita
He fought to the end and got the victory.
He drove to the end and took the victory.
- 彼 - personal pronoun "he"
- は - topic particle
- 最後まで - until the end
- 追い込んで - chase to the limit
- 勝利 - victory
- を - direct object particle
- 手にした - conquered
土手を歩くのは気持ちがいいです。
Dote wo aruku no wa kimochi ga ii desu
It is pleasant to walk on the embankment.
Walking on the shore is pleasant.
- 土手 - means "margin" or "gully".
- を - object particle.
- 歩く - verb meaning "walk" or "walk".
- の - particle that indicates the nominalization of the previous verb.
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 気持ち - noun meaning "feeling" or "sensation".
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- いい - adjective meaning "good" or "pleasant."
- です - verb that indicates the polite or polite form of the sentence.
中々上手になりましたね。
Chuu chuu jouzu ni narimashita ne
You've improved a lot.
You got better.
- 中々 (nakanaka) - adverb meaning "quite", "very"
- 上手 (jouzu) - adjective meaning "good", "skillful"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the way or manner in which something is done
- なりました (narimashita) - verb meaning "become", "stay"
- ね (ne) - particle indicating a rhetorical question or confirmation
麻痺した手で物を持つのは難しいです。
Mahi shita te de mono wo motsu no wa muzukashii desu
It is difficult to hold objects with a paralyzed hand.
It's hard to hold things with paralyzed hands.
- 麻痺した (as a verb) - paralyzed
- 手 - hand
- で - particle that indicates the means or tool used
- 物 - object
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 持つ - hold, carry
- のは - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 難しい - difficult
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
選手は勝つために練習しなければなりません。
Senshu wa katsu tame ni renshū shinakereba narimasen
Athletes must train to win.
Players must practice to win.
- 選手 - player/athlete
- は - topic particle
- 勝つ - to win
- ために - for
- 練習 - train/practice
- しなければなりません - must/need to do
郵便局に行って手紙を出しました。
Yuubinkyoku ni itte tegami wo dashimashita
I went to the mail and sent a letter.
I went to the mail and gave a letter.
- 郵便局 - Post office
- に - Particle indicating location
- 行って - Form of the verb "to go" in the past
- 手紙 - Carta
- を - Particle that indicates the direct object
- 出しました - Past tense form of the verb "send"
配布されたチラシを手に取った。
Haifu sareta chirashi wo te ni totta
I took the distributed leaflet.
- 配布された - distributed
- チラシ - flyer
- を - object particle
- 手に取った - took it in hand
彼女の派手な服装が目立つ。
Kanojo no hadena fukusō ga medatsu
Their flashy clothes stand out.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- の (no) - possession particle
- 派手 (hade) - extravagant, flashy
- な (na) - adjectival particle
- 服装 (fukusou) - clothing, clothes
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 目立つ (medatsu) - highlight, draw attention
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "hand" é "(手) te". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
