手ての甲こう

expression, noun

back of the hand

Refers to the outer surface of the hand, opposite the palm. Used in everyday contexts.

• 手ての甲こうに日ひ焼やけ止どめを塗ぬるのを忘わすれないで。

  Don't forget to put sunscreen on the back of your hands.

• 彼かれは手ての甲こうで汗あせを拭ふいた。

  He wiped the sweat with the back of his hand.