1.
guidance, instruction, introduction
The act of guiding or leading someone, especially helping them learn or navigate something new.
先輩の手引きで仕事を覚えた。
I learned the job under the guidance of my senior.
内部の人間が犯人の手引きをしたらしい。
It seems an insider helped guide the criminal.
Can also mean to secretly assist someone in wrongdoing.
地元の人の手引きがなければ、この場所にはたどり着けなかった。
Without the guidance of a local person, I could not have reached this place.
2.
guide, handbook, manual
A written document that provides instructions or guidance on how to do something.
利用の手引きを読む。
To read the usage guide.
入学手引きが届いた。
The enrollment guide arrived.
初心者のための手引きを作成した。
I created a guide for beginners.
手引き has two main uses: personal guidance (someone leading or helping you) and written guides or manuals.
NOTE: When used for guidance by a person, 手引き can have a negative connotation — secretly helping someone gain access or commit wrongdoing (similar to English 'inside help').
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 手引きをする: to guide, to provide assistance
- 手引き書: guidebook, manual
- 入門の手引き: introductory guide
- 利用の手引き: usage guide
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ガイド: guide (loanword, casual)
- マニュアル: manual (loanword)
- 案内: guidance, information