synonym Comparative
手元
VS
手のひら
Differences Between "手元" and "手のひら"
Option A
手元
Meaning
at hand, on hand, nearby (in one's possession)
Reading
てもと (temoto)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
常に辞書を手元に置いて勉強している。
I always keep a dictionary at hand while studying.
Option B
手のひら
Meaning
palm of the hand
Reading
てのひら (tenohira)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の手のひらには汗がにじんでいた。
Sweat was seeping into his palms.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(at hand, on hand, nearby (in one's possession))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 手元: 自分の手の届く範囲や、現在自分が持っているものを指します。(Refers to items within one's reach or currently in one's possession.)
- 手のひら: Refers specifically to the inner surface of the hand, from the wrist to the base of the fingers. Commonly used when describing actions involving the palm, or the physical sensation of something on it.
- 手元: 自分の手の届く範囲や、現在自分が持っているものを指します。(Refers to items within one's reach or currently in one's possession.)
- 手のひら: Refers specifically to the inner surface of the hand, from the wrist to the base of the fingers. Commonly used when describing actions involving the palm, or the physical sensation of something on it.
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