JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
手がかり
A clue or lead for solving a problem; a physical handhold.
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手掛かり common kanji form
手懸かり rare kanji form
1 Noun
Clue
A piece of evidence or information that serves as the key to solving a mystery or investigating a problem.
Example
警察 は 犯人 を 見つける ため の 手がかり を 全く 持って いない 。
The police have absolutely no leads to find the criminal.
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2 Noun
Handhold
A physical projection or surface that offers a secure grip for the hands, used for support or balance.
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