ハンカチ
also: ハンケチ
Meanings
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abbreviation
Common everyday word for a handkerchief; abbreviation of ハンカチーフ.
See also: ハンカチーフ
I took a handkerchief out of my pocket.
She has a handkerchief with beautiful embroidery.
Usage patterns
- ハンカチで〈物〉を拭くto wipe something with a handkerchief
I wiped off my sweat with a handkerchief.
- ハンカチを持つto carry a handkerchief
She always carries a handkerchief.
- 涙をハンカチで拭うto dab away tears with a handkerchief
She dabbed away her tears with a handkerchief.
Expressions
- ハンカチノキhandkerchief tree; dove tree