Meaning

Primary

Both Hands

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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

Context

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

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