1.
affordable; reasonably priced
Describes something with a price that is easy to pay, not too expensive.
お手頃な値段だ。
It's a reasonable price.
この店はお手頃価格で人気がある。
This shop is popular for its affordable prices.
品質が良くてお手頃な商品を探している。
I'm looking for good quality products at reasonable prices.
2.
convenient; handy (size)
Describes something of a suitable or convenient size for handling.
お手頃なサイズ。
A handy size.
持ち運びにお手頃な大きさだ。
It's a convenient size for carrying around.
一人暮らしにお手頃な広さのアパート。
An apartment of a suitable size for living alone.
お手頃 is the polite form of 手頃.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- お手頃な値段/価格: reasonable/affordable price
- お手頃なサイズ: handy size
- お手頃な量: moderate/suitable amount
NUANCE:
The primary meaning in modern Japanese is "affordable" (sense 1). The "convenient size" meaning (sense 2) is the original meaning but less common now. The prefix お adds politeness and is standard in most contexts.