手て元もと

adverb

at hand; nearby; within reach

Describes something physically close to one's hands or immediately available. Often used as 手元に.

• 辞じ書しょを手て元もとに置おいて勉べん強きょうする。

  I study with a dictionary at hand.

• 必ひつ要ような書しょ類るいはすべて手て元もとにそろっている。

  All the necessary documents are on hand.

noun

skill; dexterity; way of using one's hands

Refers to manual skill or the manner of moving one's hands, especially in crafts, sports, or performance. Less common than sense 1.

• 職しょく人にんの手て元もとはとても正せい確かくだ。

  The craftsman's hand movements are very precise.

noun

money on hand; cash at hand; pocket money

Specifically refers to money one currently has available. Often used in financial or everyday contexts.

• 手て元もとに現げん金きんがほとんどない。

  I have almost no cash on hand.

noun

grip; handle; part held by hand

Refers to the part of a tool, weapon, or utensil that is gripped. Also used for the manner of holding something.

• 包ほう丁ちょうの手て元もとが滑すべりやすい。

  The handle of the kitchen knife is slippery.