お手て元もとおてもとじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounchopstickspolite (teineigo)›usually written using kana alonePolite term for chopsticks, often used in restaurants or on paper wrappers. The kana spelling おてもと is especially common in this context.おてもとをご利り用ようください。Break this sentence down in the analyzerPlease use the chopsticks provided.割わり箸ばしの袋ふくろに「おてもと」と書かいてある。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe disposable chopstick wrapper says 'otemoto'.2nounat hand; in one's possession; near one's handshonorific or respectful (sonkeigo)›Honorific expression for something being nearby or readily available, often used in formal contexts like meetings or presentations.See also: 手元お手て元もとの資し料りょうをご覧らんください。Break this sentence down in the analyzerPlease look at the handout in front of you.お手て元もとにございますか。Break this sentence down in the analyzerDo you have it at hand?
