手元(てもと)

てもと
noun
at hand; on hand; close by
1. at hand; close by
The area near one's hands or within easy reach.
手元(てもと)に資料(しりょう)がないので、後(あと)で確認(かくにん)します。
I don't have the materials at hand, so I'll check later.
2. one's possession; available resources
What one currently has in their possession, especially money or materials.
手元(てもと)の現金(げんきん)が足(た)りない。
I don't have enough cash on hand.
3. hand movements; handling
The way one uses their hands, especially in skilled work.
手元(てもと)が狂(くる)ってコップを落(お)としてしまった。
My hand slipped and I dropped the cup.

USAGE PATTERNS:

  • 手元(てもと)に〜がある - to have something at hand
  • 手元(てもと)に〜がない - not to have something at hand
  • 手元(てもと)が狂(くる)う - one's hand slips, to fumble

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 手元(てもと)不如意(ふにょい) - being short of money
  • 手元(てもと)を離(はな)れる - to leave one's hands (possession)
  • 手元(てもと)に届(とど)く - to arrive at hand

RELATED:

  • 手持(ても)ち - what one has on hand
  • 身近(みぢか) - close at hand, familiar
  • 近(ちか)く - nearby
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Added 2026.1.20 21:57
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