右手
Meanings
1
Refers to the physical right hand. The opposite is 左手 (ひだりて).
He writes with his right hand.
Please raise your right hand.
2
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
right-hand side; on the right
Indicates the right side or direction. Often used with の to modify a noun, e.g., 右手のドア (the door on the right).
The bank is on the right-hand side of the station.
The building on the right is the city hall.
Usage patterns
- 右手に〈物〉を持つto hold something in one's right hand
He was holding a pen in his right hand.
- 右手に〈物〉が見えるsomething is visible on the right side
You can see a large mountain on the right.
- 右手で〈動詞〉to do something using the right hand
I'm good at writing with my right hand.
- 右手の〈場所〉the place on the right side
The building on the right is the post office.
Expressions
- 右手の法則Fleming's right-hand rule