Lingaku手がかり【てがかり】
Frequency rank: 7,132. – 7,137.
- clue; lead; key; trail; scent; track
- handhold; hold
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 手がかり【てがかり】Frequency rank: 7,132. – 7,137.
- 手掛かり【てがかり】Frequency rank: 10,850. – 10,872.
- 手掛り【てがかり】
- 手懸かり【てがかり】
- 手懸り【てがかり】
- てがかり
Generated definitions (experimental)
- clue; lead; key; trail; scent; track
- handhold; hold
This meaning is used to refer to hints or pieces of information that help in solving a problem or finding something, often used in contexts like investigations or puzzles.
This meaning refers to a physical grip or support that can be held onto for stability or assistance, often used in contexts like climbing or carrying something.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
21 results
The downclimb here is also dangerous as there are no handholds.
He found a clue to solve the mysterious affair.
Did the police find any trace of the murderer?
The cops are searching for clues to the brutal murder.
The cops are searching for clues to the cruel murder.
There was no clue as to the identity of the murderer.
It is not too much to say that a man's interests are a sure guide to the real man.
20. はつおん発音しわけられない分けられないおと音はなかなかききわけられない聞き分けられないから、こみゅコミュるきはなくて気はなくてもはつおん発音はじゅうよう重要だよ。あとはつおん発音はつづりをおぼえる覚えるてがかり手掛かりにもなるし。
You won't really be able to hear the difference between sounds that you can't distinguish by pronouncing, so even if you don't feel like communicating, pronunciation is important. Pronunciation can also be a hint for remembering how a word is spelled.