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りょうて
Meanings
Noun
1. both hands; both arms
Please hold it firmly with both hands.
2. ten
from the number of fingers on both hands; used as secret jargon
Alt. forms
両りょう手て
99%
りょうて
Pitch accent
りょ
うて
Used in: 8
Composed of
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
ambidexterity; ambidextrous person
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Examples (56 in total)
Hold it with both hands.
I want to cover my ears with both hands.
I pressed both hands against my chest.
Hold the vase in both hands.
He held both hands out in front of him.
Please hold it firmly with both hands.
It is about the size of what you can hold in both arms.
Spread your arms and lie face down on the floor.
She gracefully raised both hands.
I guard my face with both hands.
I could no longer hold back and covered my face with both hands.
I raise both hands toward the sky and surrender.
Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
The two of them clasped each other's hands in joy.
She's broken both her arms and both her legs.
Ben put his hands in his pockets.
Tom's hands were tied behind his back.
I want to make sure that I can use both hands freely.
I raised both hands and took one step forward.
My hands were numb with cold.
He stood with his hands in his pockets.
I lower my hands and open my eyes.
She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
Then she holds both hands up to the sky.
He grasped the rope with two hands.
When I held out my left hand, the girl's hands twined around it.
The girl smiled, intertwining the fingers of both hands.
Even the number of times we've met can be counted on the fingers of two hands.
I spread my arms and stood in front of it, blocking the way.
She clasps her hands together and prays with all her heart.
Mary hid her face in her hands.
Raise both hands and blow on the fingertips.
For the time being, I squashed it between my hands.
He thrust both hands forward and spoke in a flustered voice.
It is a strange posture, as if raising both hands upward.
I clasp my hands behind my back and spin halfway around.
The man took a step forward with his arms hanging down.
The cup held in both hands has already stopped steaming.
When she received the notebook, she held it to her chest with both hands.
Therefore, I reluctantly raised both hands as if to surrender.
He spread his arms and blocked my way.
A boy was walking with his hands in his pockets.
He held up his hands in token of surrender.
Actually, it's easier to do it with both hands.
Then, placing both hands at his mouth, he shouted in a loud voice.
I lay down on the bed, clasped my hands, and placed them behind my head.
Then she hugged her knees tightly with both hands.
Carrying a futon in both arms, she's hanging it over the balcony railing to air.
Confused and spinning, I involuntarily spread both my arms and shouted.
Saying so, she gently places both hands against her chest.
Of course, everyone in the class also raised both hands and formed a circle of delight.
After a long preamble, the man clasped his hands behind his back.
It was a shell of such a size that one could barely hold it with both hands.
Then she strikes a pose as if putting her hands together in front of her chest.
The faster we rub our hands together, the warmer they get.
My husband suddenly thrust both hands out and talked over me.