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[()··うち()]
tenouchi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()···]
tenouchi

Root Words:

[() + の + うち()]
te + no + uchi

English Meaning(s) for 手の内

noun
  1. palm (of one's hand)
  2. skill
  3. (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; (in one's) pocket
  4. one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards; one's scheme
  5. one's hand (mahjong, card games, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 手の内

Palm the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
Synonyms: 平手, 手のひら, 手の内, 手掌, 手の腹, 掌中
Acquisition an ability that has been acquired by training
Synonyms: スキル, たしなみ, たしなむ, 好手, 手並み, 手の内, , 技能, 技術, 技量, , , 腕前

Meanings for each kanji in 手の内

» hand
» inside; within; between; among; house; home

Categories 手の内 is a member of

Ability possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
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Region a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
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Sample Sentences for 手の内

Show your cards.
Don't show them your hand.
You should lay your cards out on the table.
Lay your cards on the table and give me a straight answer!

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