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How to say 'Both hands' in Japanese | 両手

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The Japanese word for Both hands is 'Ryoute', written as 両手 in Japanese.'Both hands' in hiragana is りょうて.

    word

    両手

    Meaning

    Both hands

    Reading

    りょうて

    ryoute

    Kanji

    両Both 手Hand

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '両手 (りょうて)' means 'both hands'. This term is used to refer to the use or involvement of both hands together, often in activities that require coordination or strength from both hands. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical activities, gestures, or when describing actions that involve both hands. For example: He caught the ball with both hands「彼は両手でボールをキャッチした」(かれはりょうてでぼーるをきゃっちした). Please wash both hands before eating「食べる前に両手を洗ってください」(たべるまえにりょうてをあらってください). The term emphasizes the use of both hands as opposed to just one, highlighting the involvement or necessity of both in the action described.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    2121

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 両手

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    両

    Meaning

    Both

  • kanji

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

Words Related to 両手 Through the Kanji 両

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 両 as well.

  • word

    両親

    Meaning

    Parents

  • word

    両

    Meaning

    Both

  • word

    両替

    Meaning

    Exchange

  • word

    両方

    Meaning

    Both

  • word

    両者

    Meaning

    Both

  • word

    車両

    Meaning

    Vehicle

  • word

    両国

    Meaning

    Both countries

  • word

    両側

    Meaning

    Both sides

  • word

    両立

    Meaning

    Compatibility

  • word

    両面

    Meaning

    Both sides

Words Related to 両手 Through the Kanji 手

These 48 Words contain the Kanji 手 as well.

  • word

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

  • word

    相手

    Meaning

    Partner

  • word

    お手洗い

    Meaning

    Restroom

  • word

    下手

    Meaning

    Unskilled

  • word

    空手

    Meaning

    Karate

  • word

    手術

    Meaning

    Surgery

  • word

    切手

    Meaning

    Stamp

  • word

    手紙

    Meaning

    Letter

  • word

    運転手

    Meaning

    Driver

  • word

    歌手

    Meaning

    Singer

  • word

    選手

    Meaning

    Player, Athlete

  • word

    手続き

    Meaning

    Procedure

  • word

    手段

    Meaning

    Method, Means

  • word

    苦手

    Meaning

    Dislike, Weakness

  • word

    手袋

    Meaning

    Gloves

  • word

    拍手

    Meaning

    Clap

  • word

    握手

    Meaning

    Handshake

  • word

    聞き手

    Meaning

    Listener

  • word

    右手

    Meaning

    Right hand

  • word

    上手

    Meaning

    Skilled

  • word

    勝手

    Meaning

    Selfish

  • word

    左手

    Meaning

    Left hand

  • word

    手数

    Meaning

    Effort

  • word

    大手

    Meaning

    Front, Major

  • word

    手前

    Meaning

    Oneself, Front

  • word

    手法

    Meaning

    Technique

  • word

    入手

    Meaning

    Acquisition

  • word

    手形

    Meaning

    Promissory note

  • word

    手伝う

    Meaning

    Help

  • word

    お手伝い

    Meaning

    Help

  • word

    手元

    Meaning

    Hand, Nearby

  • word

    片手

    Meaning

    One hand

  • word

    人手

    Meaning

    Workers

  • word

    手入れ

    Meaning

    Maintenance

  • word

    手本

    Meaning

    Example, Model

  • word

    手伝い

    Meaning

    Help

  • word

    手帳

    Meaning

    Notebook

  • word

    仕手

    Meaning

    Actor

  • word

    手軽

    Meaning

    Easy

  • word

    手順

    Meaning

    Procedure

  • word

    手当て

    Meaning

    Treatment, Allowance

  • word

    手掛かり

    Meaning

    Clue

  • word

    助手

    Meaning

    Assistant

  • word

    手足

    Meaning

    Limbs

  • word

    手間

    Meaning

    Effort

  • word

    派手

    Meaning

    Flashy

  • word

    手洗い

    Meaning

    Restroom, Hand washing

  • word

    手首

    Meaning

    Wrist

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'Ryoute' means 'Both hands' .

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