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.
I tried fixing it with tools I had at hand.
駅から手近な場所に住みたい。
I want to live somewhere close to the station.
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.
Since the dictionary is within reach, I can look it up right away.
I made a lunch box using whatever was on hand.
I'll explain it using a familiar example.
Irregular okurigana variant; rarely used.
Modern kana spelling reflecting the actual pronunciation. It is irregular kana usage, but it is common in practice.