おてておててMeanings1nounhand; handsusually written using kana alonechildren's languageChildish or affectionate word for hand(s), used with small children or in baby talk.See also: てておててを洗あらおうね。Let's wash our hands, okay?赤あかちゃんが小ちいさなおててをにぎった。The baby grasped my hand with its tiny hand.