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両手

Both Hands

Meaning

Both Hands, Both Arms

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Don't use one hand when you can use both hands. This is simply both plus hand put together. It can also mean both arms.

Reading

りょうて

Explanation

This word uses the readings you learned with both kanji. No problemo for a kanji master such as yourself.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

両手にかかえる
to carry in both hands
両手にもつ
to hold in both hands
両手にある
to have in both hands
両手を上げる
to raise both hands
両手を広げる
to spread both hands
両手をのばす
to extend both hands
両手で作る
to make with both hands
両手でもつ
to hold with both hands
両手でつかむ
to grab with both hands

Context Sentences

両手を上げて、バンザイをしました。

They raised both hands and shouted banzai.

女の子は両手を広げてストレッチをした。

The girl spread her arms and stretched.

スクリーンを見ないで両手でタイピングできる人がタイプなんです。

My type is the person who can type with both hands without looking at the screen.

Kanji Composition