JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
手元
Close at hand, within immediate reach, or currently in one’s possession.
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手許 less common kanji
手もと hiragana version
1 Noun
Close at hand / Nearby
Designates the immediate physical range accessible without moving one’s body.
Example
いつも 手元 に 辞書 を 置い て 勉強し てい ます 。
I always keep a dictionary by my side when I study.
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2 Noun
On hand / In your possession
Refers to money, documents, or assets currently held in one’s actual custody.
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3 Noun
Focus on the Hands
Describes the specific movements, stability, or visibility of the hands during manual tasks.
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