How to Say ‘At hand’ in Japanese
手元に
temoto ni
[teh-moh-toh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [手元に] literally means "at hand" or "with you," often for something you keep physically nearby rather than send away. The [に] marks where something stays or remains.
Phrase Breakdown
手元
temoto
[teh-moh-toh]
at hand; with oneself
Refers to something kept close by or with you personally.
手元に残します。
I will keep it with me.
に
ni
[nee]
in; at; to
Particle showing location or direction; here it means 'in/at hand.'
手元に置きます。
I will place it at hand.
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