手中
Meanings
1
in one's hands; under one's control
Used for having something physically in hand or, more often, having it within one's power or control. Common in phrases like 手中にある, 手中に収める, and 手中に落ちる.
The evidence is already in the hands of the police.
He gained control of the company's management.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が〈人〉の手中にあるsomething is in someone's hands/under someone's control
The fate of this company now rests in the president's hands.
- 〈物〉が〈人〉の手中に落ちるsomething falls into someone's control (often against one's will)
The castle finally fell into the enemy's hands.