手持ち

てもち
Alternative writings: 手持
Frequency:
1

Something in one's hand or possession; on hand or in stock (e.g., 'cash on hand').

Noun Taking 'の'Noun

Examples

手持ちの現金が足りないのでカードで払います。

I don't have enough cash on hand, so I'll pay by card.

手持ちの在庫はあとわずかだ。

There is only a small amount of stock left on hand.

旅行の手持ち品をテーブルに並べた。

I laid out my belongings for the trip on the table.

2

Handheld; designed to be held and used in the hand (e.g., a handheld camera).

Noun or Verb Acting Prenominally

Examples

手持ちカメラで撮影した映像は臨場感がある。

Footage shot with a handheld camera has a sense of immediacy.

このライトは手持ちでも使える軽さだ。

This light is light enough to be used handheld.

手持ち無沙汰で雑誌をめくった。

Feeling idle, I flipped through a magazine.