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Base noun form. Refers to the physical hand or metaphorically to involvement or skill. Used in various expressions and compound words.
Theme
In a pottery class, User and their instructor Miyuki are working on clay sculptures and discussing techniques for shaping with hands.
手
て
hand
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine your hand waving 'hello' — it's your 'te' (て, 'hand')! 'Te' sounds like 'tay' in 'tay' (as in Taylor), so think: 'Taylor waves with her hand — 手 (te, 'hand').'
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, hands are important for gestures like bowing or giving / Receiving items with both hands as a sign of respect. The word 『手』 (te, 'hand') appears in many idioms, such as 『手伝う』 (tetsudau, 'to help'), literally 'to lend a hand.'
Forms
Base: 手Base noun form. Refers to the physical hand or metaphorically to involvement or skill. Used in various expressions and compound words.