common phrases using the word 手

Common phrases using the word 手cum tu thuong gap di voi te

Common phrases using the word 手 (cont.)

The ones in orange are used very commonly.

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6. 手が出ない – Not able to afford.

For example:

僕の給料ではこの車はとても手が出ない。

Bokuno kyuuryoudeha konokurumaha totemo tegadenai.

→ I can’t afford this car with my income.

7.手がない – There is no one to do it, there is no other way

For example:

電話がなければ行って話よりほかに手がない。

Denwaga nakereba itte hanashiyorihokani teganai.

→ Without a phone, you have to go there, there is no other way.

8.手が回らない – Unable to take care of or care about.

For example:

暑いのにビールも出さないなんて、気がきかない人だなあ

atsuinoni bi-rumo dasanainante, kiga kikanaihitodana

→ It’s so hot but they don’t offer beer. How inconsiderate!

9.手取り足取り – To teach someone wholeheartedly

For example:

兄に車の運転を手取り足取り教えてもらった。

Anini kurumano untenwo teroriashitori oshietemoratta.

→ My brother teaches me to drive very carefully.

10. 手に入れる – To receive, get.

For example:

いくら出してもいいから、あの絵を手に入れたい。

Ikura dashitemo iikara, ano e wo teniiretai.

→ Now matter how much it costs, I still want to have the painting.

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