finger marks; grime from hands
Refers to dirt, oil, or smudges left on surfaces by handling. Often used for well-worn objects like books or handrails.
Library books are sometimes stained with finger marks.
I cleaned the handrail covered in grime from hands.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes used for clarity or in informal writing.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 垢 (dirt, grime).