expression, ichidan verb
start work on; set one's hand to
Used when beginning a task, project, or piece of work, often implying that it has been left untouched until now.
彼はまだ宿題に手をつけていない。
He hasn't started his homework yet.
この問題に手をつける前に、まず資料を集めよう
Before we start working on this problem, let's gather the materials first.
expression, ichidan verb
embezzle; use illegally obtained money
Refers to secretly taking or using money that belongs to someone else, especially in a professional or organizational context.
彼は会社の金に手をつけてクビになった。
He was fired for embezzling company funds.
expression, ichidan verb
have sexual relations; have an affair
Euphemistic expression for engaging in sexual activity, often implying an illicit or extramarital relationship.
彼は友達の彼女に手をつけたらしい。
Apparently he had an affair with his friend's girlfriend.