Japanese · Body & Health
手
te
Hand
Beginnernoun
Definition
The end part of the arm. Used extensively in compounds and idioms: 手伝う (tetsudau, to help), 上手 (jouzu, skilled), 下手 (heta, unskilled).
Example
食べる前に手を洗います。
I wash my hands before eating.
Etymology
The term '手' (te) is of native Japanese origin, historically connected to the actions and functions associated with hands in daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
'手' (te) is widely used in both informal and formal contexts, encompassing everyday language and specialized fields like medicine, recognized across all regions.