両手 Both Hands

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

Explanation

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

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 両手で〜

  両手でつかむ

  to grab with both hands

  両手でもつ

  to hold with both hands

  両手で作る

  to make with both hands

• 両手に〜

  両手にある

  to have in both hands

  両手にもつ

  to hold in both hands

  両手にかかえる

  to carry in both hands

• 両手を〜

  両手をのばす

  to extend both hands

  両手を広げる

  to spread both hands

  両手を上げる

  to raise 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

1. 両

   りょう Both
2. 手

   て Hand