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左手
hidarite
Description
「左手」は、体の左がわにある手のことです。
"左手" refers to the hand on the left side of the body.
右手のはんたいで、はしを持つときや道あんないのときによく使います。
It is the opposite of the right hand and is often used when holding chopsticks or giving directions.
Meanings
左手hidarite
the left hand
左手でコップを持ちます。
I hold the cup with my left hand.
左手hidarite
the left side; the left direction
左手に大きなビルが見えます。
I see a big building on the left side.
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Notes
- Etymology
左 (hidari, left) + 手 (te, hand); 手 devoices to 'te' but the compound reads 'hidarite'.
- Nuance
also means 'the left side/direction' when giving directions, similar to 左側.
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