1.
reasonable, moderate (in price)
A price that is affordable and represents good value. Not too expensive.
手頃な値段のレストランを探している。
I'm looking for a reasonably priced restaurant.
この家は価格も手頃で、立地もいい。
This house is reasonably priced and has a good location.
学生でも買える手頃な価格のパソコンが増えてきた。
There are more and more reasonably priced computers that even students can afford.
2.
handy, convenient (in size)
A size or scale that is easy to handle or manage. Not too big or too small.
手頃な大きさのバッグを買った。
I bought a bag of a handy size.
この辞書は手頃なサイズで持ち運びやすい。
This dictionary is a handy size and easy to carry around.
一人暮らしに手頃な広さのアパートを見つけた。
I found an apartment of a convenient size for living alone.
USAGE: 手頃 expresses the idea that something is 'just right' - not too much and not too little. It's positive and implies good value.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 手頃な値段/価格 (reasonable price)
- 手頃な大きさ/{サイズ} (handy size)
- お手頃価格 (affordable price - polite)
NUANCE:
- 安い (cheap) - focuses on low price, can sound cheap
- 手頃 (reasonable) - implies good value, positive connotation
- {リーズナブル} (reasonable) - loanword, similar meaning
POLITE FORM: お手頃 is often used in marketing and advertising.