within one's reach; within arm's reach
Refers to a place or position that is physically close enough to be touched or reached. Often used in the phrase 手の届くところに置く (keep within reach).
Antonyms: 手の届かないところ
よく使うものは手の届くところに置いてください。
Please keep things you use often within reach.
本棚の一番上の本は手の届くところにない。
The books on the top shelf are not within reach.
out of reach; beyond one's grasp
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Variant using the kanji 所 for ところ.
Phrase composed of 手 (hand), 届く (to reach), and ところ (place). Literally 'a place where the hand reaches'.