also: てじか
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
near; close by; within reach; handy
Describes physical proximity or easy accessibility. Often used for objects or places that are conveniently close.
手近な道具で直してみた。
I tried fixing it with tools I had at hand.
駅から手近な場
I want to live somewhere close to the station.
na-adjective
Used for things or people that are familiar or easily accessible in a non-physical sense, such as a familiar topic or a person one knows well.
手近な例を挙げて説明した。
I explained using a familiar example.
彼は手近な人に相談した。
He consulted someone he knew well.
Irregular okurigana variant; rarely used.
Modern kana spelling reflecting the actual pronunciation. It is irregular kana usage, but it is common in practice.
身近 (みぢか) emphasizes personal closeness or relevance to one's life, while 手近 focuses on physical proximity or easy accessibility.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 近 (near). The historical kana spelling てぢか reflects the older pronunciation, while modern usage often uses てじか.